2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 99%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11480333	25 g	25g
11490333	100 g	100g

Product Code. 11480333

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11459.14

Description

CAS: 490-79-9 | C7H6O4 | 154.121 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Suitable for battery materials development.

Applications
2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid are used as intermediates for pharmaceuticals (especially for antipyetic anlgesic, antirheumatism) and other organic synthesis. They are used as matrix for ionization of peptides, proteins and carbohydrates. In industrial field, they are used as intermediates for the production of other organic chemicals, resins, polyesters, plasticizers, dyestuffs, preservatives, and rubber chemicals.

Solubility
It is soluble in alcohol and ether.

Notes
Keep away from Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Acid chlorides, Acid anhydrides. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 490-79-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.121
• MDL Number: MFCD00002460
• InChI Key: WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: gentisic acid, hydroquinonecarboxylic acid, benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy, 5-hydroxysalicylic acid, gensigen, gensigon, gentisate, 2,5-dioxybenzoic acid, 2,5-dhba, gentisinic acid
• PubChem CID: 3469
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17189
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)C(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: ∼206°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 2209119
• Merck Index: 14,4398
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 154.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoicacid

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only