3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

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Cat Number

PIPE-0719

CAS Number

99-50-3

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Product Detail

CAS Number

99-50-3

EINECS

202-760-0

Storage

Room temperature

Synonyms

protocatechuic acid Protocatehuic acid 4-Carboxy-1,2-dihydroxybenzene

Description

3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid is a dihydroxybenzoic acid in which the hydroxy groups are located at positions 3 and 4. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite, a plant metabolite, an antineoplastic agent, an EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor and an EC 1.14.11.2 (procollagen-proline dioxygenase) inhibitor. It is a member of catechols and a dihydroxybenzoic acid. It is functionally related to a benzoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate.

Molecular Formula

C7H6O4

Molecular Weight

154.12

Appearance

Powder

Melting Point

198-202℃

Boiling Point

410.7 ℃ at 760 mmHg

Purity

HPLC≥99%