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Atomfair Methyl 2,3-Dihydroxybenzoate C8H8O4

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…

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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.

  • CAS No: 2411-83-8
  • Molecular Formula: C8H8O4
  • Molecular Weight: 168.15
  • Exact Mass: 168.04225873
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 168.04225873
  • IUPAC Name: methyl 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate
  • SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(C(=CC=C1)O)O
  • Synonyms: Methyl 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate, 2411-83-8, o-Pyrocatechuic acid, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, methyl ester, EINECS 219-317-2

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.

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