Description

Methyl 2,3-Dihydroxybenzoate (CAS No. 2411-83-8) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₈O₄. This aromatic ester, also known as methyl 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate, features a benzoate core substituted with two hydroxyl groups at the 2- and 3-positions, making it a valuable intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. Its precise structure and reactivity enable applications in ligand synthesis, coordination chemistry, and as a building block for bioactive molecules. Available in crystalline form, this compound is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC or GC analysis) and is suitable for use in analytical standards, material science, and biochemical studies. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to ensure stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2411-83-8
• Complexity: 168
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-12-8(11)5-3-2-4-6(9)7(5)10/h2-4,9-10H,1H3
• InChI Key: DOAJWTSNTNAEIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 168.04225873
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 168.15
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(C(=CC=C1)O)O
• Topological: 66.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 168.04225873
• Synonyms: Methyl 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate, 2411-83-8, o-Pyrocatechuic acid, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, methyl ester, EINECS 219-317-2, AI3-20956, DTXSID20178836, NSC 174147, Methyl 2, 3-Dihydroxybenzoate, 3-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, DTXCID80101327, Methyl 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 219-317-2, doajwtsntnaeiy-uhfffaoysa-n, 2,3-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester, MFCD00039520, 2,3-Dihydroxy-benzoic acid methyl ester, methyl2,3-dihydroxybenzoate, VFY35H6NLB, SCHEMBL433982, Methyl 2,3-dihydroxy-benzoate, CHEMBL448062, SCHEMBL5470293, dihydroxy benzoic acid methyl ester, NSC174147, AKOS006281632, 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid-methyl ester, AC-2986, FM70261, NSC-174147, Benzoic acid,3-dihydroxy-, methyl ester, AS-11325, SY003495, CS-0150887, M1737, NS00027560, EN300-3215375, Z1198148165

Application

Methyl 2,3-Dihydroxybenzoate is widely utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its dihydroxybenzoate structure lends itself to chelation and coordination chemistry, making it useful in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalyst design. Researchers also employ it in the development of antioxidants and polyphenolic derivatives due to its reactive hydroxyl groups.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (50%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (50%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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