3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Synonym: 99-50-3; Protocatechuic acid; 4-Carboxy-1,2-dihydroxybenzene; Protocatehuic acid; Protocatechuate; 4,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid; 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoicacid; Protocatechuicacid; Catechol-4-carboxylic Acid; 3, 4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid; 3,4-Dihydroxy Benzoic Acid; Hypogallic acid; b-Resorcylate; Beta-Resorcylate; Protacatechuic Acid; Carbohydroquinonic acid; 3,4-Dihydroxy-benzoic acid; 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoate, VIII; Pyrocatechol-4-carboxylic Acid

MDL: MFCD00002509
CAS Number: 99-50-3
Compound CID: 72

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MSDS

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Properties

Description

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid possesses various pharmacological activities, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, anticancer, antiulcer, antidiabetic, antiaging, antifibrotic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiatherosclerotic, cardiac, hepatoprotective, neurological and nephroprotective.

Molecular Formula

C₇H₆O₄

Source

The leaves of Stenoloma Chusanum (L.)Ching

Form

White to brown crystalline powder

Purity

>98%, determined by HPLC.

Solubility

It is easily soluble in water, ethanol, ether, acetone, slightly soluble in benzene and chloroform, insoluble in petroleum ether.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

199~200°C

Applications

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid can be used for expectorant and antiasthmatic effect experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask