Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate (99%)

Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate (99%)

Catalog Number:
CBB1120182
Mfr. No.:
426091
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      • Overview
        • Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate (methyl gentisate) is an alkyl ester of gentisic acid. It is reported to show less cytotoxic and mutagenic activity than hydroquinone with a potential to inhibit melanogenesis. It has been synthesized from 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid. The crystal structure of the molecule was found to be planar.

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      • Properties
        • Categories
          Organic Building Blocks
          Alternative Name
          Methyl gentisate
          CAS Number
          2150-46-1
          Molecular Formula
          (HO)2C6H3CO2CH3
          Molecular Weight
          168.15
          Purity
          99%
          SMILES
          COC(=O)c1cc(O)ccc1O
          InChi
          1S/C8H8O4/c1-12-8(11)6-4-5(9)2-3-7(6)10/h2-4,9-10H,1H3
          InChi Key
          XGDPKUKRQHHZTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
          MDL Number
          MFCD00016464
          Others
          SID 24866683
          Hazard Information
          Warning
          Combustible Solids
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