3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

CAS: 99-50-3 | C7H6O4 | 154.121 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS85117-99-3
IUPAC Name2-(bromomethyl)-1,4-difluorobenzene
Molecular FormulaC7H5BrF2
InChI KeyONWGSWNHQZYCFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESFC1=CC=C(F)C(CBr)=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
Refractive Index1.5250-1.5290 @ 20?C
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
FormLiquid
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a metabolite of polyphenols such as phloretin and quercetin. It is also a phenolic acid antioxidant present in fruits, vegetables and nuts. Further, it is found to be an efficacious chemopreventive agent in several carcinogenesis models. In addition to this, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

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Applications
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a metabolite of polyphenols such as phloretin and quercetin. It is also a phenolic acid antioxidant present in fruits, vegetables and nuts. Further, it is found to be an efficacious chemopreventive agent in several carcinogenesis models. In addition to this, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Solubility
Soluble in hot alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Chandra, I. K.; Angkawijaya, A. E.; Santoso, S. P.; Ismadji, S.; Soetaredjo, F. E.; Ju, Y. H. Solution equilibria studies of complexes of divalent metal ions with 2-aminophenol and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid. Polyhedron 2015, 88, 29-39.
  2. Tang, Y.; Li, X.; Zhang, B.; Chen, P. X.; Liu, R.; Tsao, R. Characterisation of phenolics, betanins and antioxidant activities in seeds of three Chenopodium quinoa Willd. genotypes. Food Chem. 2015, 166, 308-388.