Description

Beta-Resorcylic Acid (2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆O₄, widely utilized in pharmaceutical, chemical, and biochemical research. This white to off-white crystalline powder exhibits excellent solubility in polar solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and water, making it ideal for laboratory synthesis and analytical applications. With a CAS number 89-86-1, it serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, UV absorbers, and bioactive molecules. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥98% by HPLC) and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive experiments. Suitable for use in HPLC, spectroscopy, and organic synthesis, Beta-Resorcylic Acid is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability and longevity.

Properties

• CAS Number: 89-86-1
• Complexity: 157
• IUPAC Name: 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O4/c8-4-1-2-5(7(10)11)6(9)3-4/h1-3,8-9H,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: UIAFKZKHHVMJGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 154.02660867
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O4
• Molecular Weight: 154.12
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)C(=O)O
• Topological: 77.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 154.02660867
• Physical Description: Solid; White powder;
• Boiling Point: 309.00 to 310.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0000021 [mmHg]
• Dissociation Constants: 3.11
• Synonyms: 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, 89-86-1, beta-Resorcylic acid, 4-Carboxyresorcinol, 4-Hydroxysalicylic acid, p-Hydroxysalicylic acid, Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-, beta-Resorcinolic acid, 2,4-Dihydroxy-benzoic acid, .beta.-Resorcylic acid, RESORCYLIC ACID, BETA, 2,4-Resorcylic acid, .beta.-Resorcinolic acid, Coupler 320, NSC 13564, LU39SC9JYL, EINECS 201-946-9, Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 2,4-, BRN 1946213, DTXSID0025074, AI3-24366, NSC-4740, NSC-13564, DTXCID205074, FEMA NO. 3798, 4-10-00-01420 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), .BETA.-RESORCYLIC ACID [MI], 2,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID [FHFI], 4Carboxyresorcinol, betaResorcinolic acid, 2,4Resorcylic acid, pHydroxysalicylic acid, 4Hydroxysalicylic acid, 2,4dihydroxybenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 2,4dihydroxy, 2,4DHBA, 2,4Dihydroxybenzenecarboxylic acid, 201-946-9, inchi=1/c7h6o4/c8-4-1-2-5(7(10)11)6(9)3-4/h1-3,8-9h,(h,10,11, 2,4-Dhba, MFCD00002451, FEMA 3798, RESORCINOL-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID, MLS001055408, BRA, SMR001227190, 2,4-Dihydroxy benzoic acid, 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoicacid, UNII-LU39SC9JYL, 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid; 4-Carboxyresorcinol; 4-Hydroxysalicylic acid; 2,4-DHBA; p-Hydroxysalicylic acid, ss–Resorcylic acid, b-Resorcylic acid, 8CI, Resorcylic acid, .beta., 2,4-dihyrdoxybenzoic acid, 2.4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, beta resoryclic acid form I, cid_1491, 2,4- dihydroxybenzoic acid, Oprea1_259729, SCHEMBL28080, 2,4-bis(oxidanyl)benzoic acid, CHEMBL328910, SCHEMBL5674868, SCHEMBL6199351, SCHEMBL6631084, SCHEMBL6631995, SCHEMBL11882577, BDBM74208, CHEBI:42094, CHEBI:89942, 2,4-hidyroxybenzoic acid form I, NSC4740, 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, HMS3039A13, HMS3604D11, NSC13564, Tox21_202471, BBL011673, s6293, SBB058728, STK299216, 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, >=97%, AKOS001434143, CS-W013291, DB02839, FD34721, HY-W012575, CAS-89-86-1, NCGC00090922-01, NCGC00090922-02, NCGC00260020-01, AC-10404, DS-18507, PD007595, ST097458, SY014322, D0568, NS00014677, EN300-06121, D78167, AE-562/41921969, L001160, Q209206, F1995-0247, Z104502292, 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 97%

Application

Beta-Resorcylic Acid is primarily used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. It acts as a precursor in the production of UV stabilizers and antimicrobial agents due to its phenolic and carboxylic functionalities. Researchers also employ it in biochemical studies to investigate enzyme inhibition and metabolic pathways. Its compatibility with analytical techniques like HPLC and NMR makes it valuable for method development and quality control.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (89.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (90.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (87.3%): 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 (89.1%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (90.9%)
• STOT SE 3 (87.3%)

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