5981-37-3

Basic information

• Product Name: Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-
• Synonyms: 2,5-Dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzoesaeure;4-methoxy-2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid;2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid;2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid;5-hydroxy-4-methoxysalicylic acid;2,5-Dihydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoesaeure
• CAS NO: 5981-37-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O5
• Molecular Weight: 184.149
• Mol File: 5981-37-3.mol
• Article Data: 6

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 201 °C (decomp)
• Boiling Point: 411.6±45.0 °C(Predicted)
• Density: 1.499±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-(5981-37-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-(5981-37-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 5981-37-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxy- is a chemical compound commonly found in various plants and fruits. It is a derivative of benzoic acid, a crystalline aromatic carboxylic acid. 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid has been studied for its potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It may play a role in protecting plants from oxidative stress and microbial attacks. Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxy- has also been investigated for its potential use in pharmaceuticals and as a natural food preservative. Overall, benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxy- is a significant chemical with potential applications in various industries.

Upstream product

• 42189-57-1 1-(4-Methoxy-2,5-bis-methoxymethoxy-phenyl)-ethanone 
• 22089-12-9 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxyacetophenone 
• 42189-58-2 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-methoxymethoxy-benzoic acid 
• 2237-36-7 4-methoxysalicylic acid 
• 645-08-9 Isovanillic acid 
• 89-86-1 4-hydroxysalicylic acid 

Downstream Products

• 38156-66-0 2-Carbomethoxy-5-methoxy-1,4-benzoquinone 
• 3542-72-1 norathyriol 
• 20029-76-9 methyl 2,4,5-trimethoxybenzoate 
• 80902-76-7 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-methoxycarbonyloxybenzoic acid 
• 13618-45-6 methyl 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate 
• 28373-21-9 2-hydroxy-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid methyl ester 
• 490-64-2 asaronic acid 
• 59092-97-6 1,3,7-trihydroxy-6-methoxyxanthone 
• 77800-61-4 5-ethoxy-2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid 
• 80902-77-8 methyl 2,4-dimethoxy-5-methoxycarbonyloxybenzoate 

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