2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid

89-86-1 C7H6O4

About 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid

2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 89-86-1) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H6O4 and a molecular weight of 154.12 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of UIAFKZKHHVMJGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Properties

2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid molecular structure
CAS Number
89-86-1
Formula
C7H6O4
Molecular Weight
154.12 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
InChI Key
UIAFKZKHHVMJGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Also Known As

2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid is also known as beta-Resorcylic acid, 4-Hydroxysalicylic acid, 4-Carboxyresorcinol, p-Hydroxysalicylic acid, Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-, beta-Resorcinolic acid, among other names.

beta-Resorcylic acid 4-Hydroxysalicylic acid 4-Carboxyresorcinol p-Hydroxysalicylic acid Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy- beta-Resorcinolic acid RESORCYLIC ACID, BETA Coupler 320 LU39SC9JYL DTXSID0025074

Description

2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid is a dihydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 4. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and a human urinary metabolite. It is a dihydroxybenzoic acid, a monocarboxylic acid and a member of resorcinols. It is a conjugate acid of a 2,4-dihydroxybenzoate.

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