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Product Name:
Syringic acid
Formula:
C9H10O5
Synonyms:
3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzoic acid;3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, Syringic acid;4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid;4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-benzoic acid;Gallic acid 3,5-dimethyl ether
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Light brown powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 440.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Melting Point | 206 - 209 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00000291 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 1.04 |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1823 |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Benzoic Acid Derivatives |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 198.17 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 5 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 198.05282342 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 198.05282342 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 76 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 14 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 191 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Syringic acid is a dimethoxybenzene that is 3,5-dimethyl ether derivative of gallic acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of benzoic acids, a dimethoxybenzene and a member of phenols. It is functionally related to a gallic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a syringate.

