2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is used in Intermediates, Plasticizers, Plastic and Rubber Products, a organic building block.

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.

Applications
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is used in Intermediates, Plasticizers, Plastic and Rubber Products, a organic building block.

Solubility
Soluble in water(70g/L).

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 89-86-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.121
• MDL Number: MFCD00002451
• InChI Key: UIAFKZKHHVMJGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: beta-resorcylic acid, p-hydroxysalicylic acid, 4-carboxyresorcinol, 4-hydroxysalicylic acid, benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy, beta-resorcinolic acid, 2,4-dhba, resorcylic acid, beta, b-resorcylic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-benzoic acid
• PubChem CID: 1491
• IUPAC Name: 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: ∼226°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1946213
• Merck Index: 14,8157
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water(70g/L).
• Formula Weight: 154.12
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoicacid

RUO – Research Use Only