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3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Catalog number B24016.14
also known as B24016-14
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3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberB24016.14
Price (USD)/ Each
55.65
Online exclusive
61.50 Save 5.85 (10%)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS99-50-3
IUPAC Name3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular FormulaC7H6O4
InChI KeyYQUVCSBJEUQKSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOC(=O)C1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAssay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Appearance (Color)White to cream to brown
Assay (Silylated GC)≥96.0%
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a metabolite of polyphenols such as phloretin and quercetin. It is also a phenolic acid antioxidant present in fruits, vegetables and nuts. Further, it is found to be an efficacious chemopreventive agent in several carcinogenesis models. In addition to this, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
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Applications
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a metabolite of polyphenols such as phloretin and quercetin. It is also a phenolic acid antioxidant present in fruits, vegetables and nuts. Further, it is found to be an efficacious chemopreventive agent in several carcinogenesis models. In addition to this, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Solubility
Soluble in hot alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a metabolite of polyphenols such as phloretin and quercetin. It is also a phenolic acid antioxidant present in fruits, vegetables and nuts. Further, it is found to be an efficacious chemopreventive agent in several carcinogenesis models. In addition to this, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Solubility
Soluble in hot alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Chandra, I. K.; Angkawijaya, A. E.; Santoso, S. P.; Ismadji, S.; Soetaredjo, F. E.; Ju, Y. H. Solution equilibria studies of complexes of divalent metal ions with 2-aminophenol and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid. Polyhedron 2015, 88, 29-39.
- Tang, Y.; Li, X.; Zhang, B.; Chen, P. X.; Liu, R.; Tsao, R. Characterisation of phenolics, betanins and antioxidant activities in seeds of three Chenopodium quinoa Willd. genotypes. Food Chem. 2015, 166, 308-388.