Description
Methyl 3,5-Dihydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 2150-44-9) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O4. This fine chemical, also known by its IUPAC name methyl 3,5-dihydroxybenzoate, is a white to off-white crystalline powder widely utilized in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research. With a molecular weight of 168.15 g/mol, it exhibits excellent solubility in polar organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, and DMSO, making it ideal for various synthetic applications. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied in airtight packaging to maintain stability. Suitable for use as a building block in organic synthesis, this compound is particularly valuable for developing polyphenolic derivatives and bioactive molecules.
Properties
- CAS Number: 2150-44-9
- Complexity: 158
- IUPAC Name: methyl 3,5-dihydroxybenzoate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-12-8(11)5-2-6(9)4-7(10)3-5/h2-4,9-10H,1H3
- InChI Key: RNVFYQUEEMZKLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 168.04225873
- Molecular Formula: C8H8O4
- Molecular Weight: 168.15
- SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)O
- Topological: 66.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 168.04225873
- Synonyms: Methyl 3,5-dihydroxybenzoate, 3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 3,5-dihydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl 3,5-hydroxybenzoate, 41U1BRD8AX, NSC-61082, UNII-41U1BRD8AX, DTXSID6062208, EINECS 218-426-2, 3,5-dihydroxy-benzoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 3, 5-Dihydroxybenzoate, 5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, DTXCID4036487, methyl 3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid, rnvfyqueemzklr-uhfffaoysa-n, 2150-44-9, methyl3,5-dihydroxybenzoate, Methyl .alpha.-resorcylate, MFCD00002289, .alpha.-Resorcylic acid, methyl ester, CHEMBL486218, alpha-Resorcinol carboxylic acid methyl ester, .alpha.-Resorcinol carboxylic acid methyl ester, alpha-Resorcylic acid, methyl ester, NSC 61082, Methyl alpha-resorcylate, methyl 3,5dihydroxybenzoate, SCHEMBL38869, methyl 3,5-dihydroxylbenzoate, methyl (3,5-dihydroxy)benzoate, alpha-Resorcylic Acid Methyl Ester, NSC61082, BDBM50428392, Methyl 3,5-dihydroxybenzoate, 97%, METHYL-3,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOATE, SBB012367, AKOS000120618, CS-W019992, FD22105, PS-4371, 3,5-Dihydroxy benzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid,5-dihydroxy-, methyl ester, 3, 5-Dihydroxy-benzoic acid methyl ester, AC-14419, HY-34580, ST069292, SY001681, DB-045601, NS00026883, EN300-21069, AN-651/43112578, F3308-4032, Z104487920, ?-Resorcinol carboxylic acid methyl ester;3,5-Dihydroxy methyl benzoate
Application
Methyl 3,5-Dihydroxybenzoate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of polyphenolic compounds and pharmaceutical agents. Researchers employ it in the development of antioxidants, antimicrobial agents, and polymer precursors due to its reactive hydroxyl and ester functional groups. It is also used in material science for creating cross-linked polymers and coatings with enhanced thermal stability.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (97.8%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (97.8%)
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