Description

2,3,4-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid (CAS No. 610-02-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆O₅, widely utilized in pharmaceutical, biochemical, and chemical research applications. This trihydroxybenzoic acid derivative exhibits strong antioxidant properties due to its polyphenolic structure, making it valuable for studying oxidative stress mechanisms. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity by HPLC, with trace metal analysis confirming suitability for sensitive applications. Available in convenient quantities (100mg to 100g) with optional analytical certificates, it’s packaged in amber glass vials under inert atmosphere to ensure stability. The compound’s multiple hydroxyl groups make it particularly useful as a chelating agent or synthetic intermediate in medicinal chemistry projects.

Properties

• CAS Number: 610-02-6
• Complexity: 181
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,4-trihydroxybenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O5/c8-4-2-1-3(7(11)12)5(9)6(4)10/h1-2,8-10H,(H,11,12)
• InChI Key: BRRSNXCXLSVPFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 170.02152329
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O5
• Molecular Weight: 170.12
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C(=C1C(=O)O)O)O)O
• Topological: 98
• Monoisotopic Mass: 170.02152329
• Synonyms: 2,3,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, 610-02-6, 4-Pyrogallolcarboxylic acid, Pyrogallolcarboxylic acid, Pyrogallol-4-carboxylic acid, Benzoic acid, 2,3,4-trihydroxy-, 2,3,4-Trihydroxybenzene carboxylic acid, AD1ID2JF5O, EINECS 210-205-9, NSC 27436, BRN 2210807, NSC-27436, 2,3,4-Trihydroxybenzenecarboxylic acid, DTXSID20209851, 4-10-00-01971 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), DTXCID70132342, 210-205-9, inchi=1/c7h6o5/c8-4-2-1-3(7(11)12)5(9)6(4)10/h1-2,8-10h,(h,11,12, 2,3,4-Trihydroxybenzoate, MFCD00002447, 2,3,4-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid Hydrate, CHEMBL220779, CHEBI:88714, Benzoic acid, trihydroxy-, UNII-AD1ID2JF5O, 4-Pyrogallolcarboxylic Acid; NSC 27436; 2,3,4-Trihydroxybenzenecarboxylic Acid;, pyrogallolcarboxylate, trihydroxybenzoic acid, 2,4-Trihydroxybenzoate, 2,4-Trihydroxybenzoic acid, Oprea1_870375, SCHEMBL77708, Benzoic acid,3,4-trihydroxy-, SCHEMBL6858983, Pyrogallic acid-4-carboxylic acid, NSC27436, 2,3,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZOICACID, BDBM50205386, s6018, SBB063725, 2,4-Trihydroxybenzene carboxylic acid, 2,3,4-Trihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, AKOS004114674, AS-8189, CS-W017709, FP71206, HY-W016993, AC-11254, PD124114, SY038924, DB-019661, NS00034523, P0571, ST50824962, S12282, Q27160621, 2,3,4-TRIHYDROXY-4′-ETHOXYBENZOPHENONE_met013, F1995-0241

Application

2,3,4-Trihydroxybenzoic Acid serves as a key building block in synthesizing polyphenolic compounds with potential therapeutic effects. Researchers employ it as a standard for antioxidant capacity assays (ORAC, TEAC) due to its redox-active phenolic groups. The compound finds application in metalloprotein studies as a chelating agent for transition metals. Its derivatives show promise in developing novel anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agents.

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 (97.7%): 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 (97.7%)

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