About 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid
2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 303-38-8) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H6O4 and a molecular weight of 154.12 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of GLDQAMYCGOIJDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 303-38-8
- Formula
- C7H6O4
- Molecular Weight
- 154.12 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid
- InChI Key
- GLDQAMYCGOIJDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid is also known as Pyrocatechuic acid, o-Pyrocatechuic acid, Benzoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxy-, 3-Hydroxysalicylic acid, 2-Pyrocatechuic acid, DHBA, among other names.
Description
2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid is a dihydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 3. It occurs naturally in Phyllanthus acidus and in the aquatic fern Salvinia molesta. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a human xenobiotic metabolite. It is functionally related to a benzoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate.
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