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2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Synonym(s):γ-Resorcylic acid

  • CAS NO.:303-07-1
  • Empirical Formula: C7H6O4
  • Molecular Weight: 154.12
  • MDL number: MFCD00002462
  • EINECS: 206-134-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-21 17:11:28
2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid  Structural

What is 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid ?

Chemical properties

Off-white crystalline powder

The Uses of 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

6-Hydroxysalicylic Acid, is used in biological studies to evaluate the microbial metabolism of various sources of polyphenols in colon area.

Definition

ChEBI: A dihydroxybenzoic acid having the two hydroxy groups at the C-2 and C-6 positions.

Purification Methods

Dissolve the acid in aqueous NaHCO3 and the solution is washed with ether to remove non-acidic material. The acid is precipitated by adding H2SO4, and recrystallised from water. Dry it under va

Properties of 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Melting point: 165 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point: 237.46°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.3725 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6400 (estimate)
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility  25g/l
pka pK1:1.30 (25°C)
form  Crystalline Powder
color  Off-white
Water Solubility  9.56g/L(temperature not stated)
BRN  2209755
CAS DataBase Reference 303-07-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-(303-07-1)
EPA Substance Registry System 2,6-Resorcylic acid (303-07-1)

Safety information for 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
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.
P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P405:Store locked up.

Computed Descriptors for 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

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