cid_72

3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid

99-50-3 C7H6O4

Properties

cid_72 molecular structure
CAS Number
99-50-3
Formula
C7H6O4
Molecular Weight
154.12 g/mol
IUPAC Name
3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
InChI Key
YQUVCSBJEUQKSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Also Known As

protocatechuic acid 4-Carboxy-1,2-dihydroxybenzene Protocatehuic acid 4,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid DTXSID4021212 36R5QJ8L4B NSC-16631 DTXCID601212 FEMA NO. 4430 CHEBI:36062

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 an EC 1.14.11.2 (procollagen-proline dioxygenase) inhibitor, an antineoplastic agent, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite and an EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor. It is a dihydroxybenzoic acid and a member of catechols. It is functionally related to a benzoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate.

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