2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 490-79-9
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆O₄
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00002460
• InChI Key: WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: gentisic acid, hydroquinonecarboxylic acid, benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy, 5-hydroxysalicylic acid, gensigen, gensigon, gentisate, 2,5-dioxybenzoic acid, 2,5-dhba, gentisinic acid
• PubChem CID: 3469
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17189
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)C(=O)O)O

• CAS Min %: 98.5
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 204.0°C to 207.0°C
• Color: White to Beige
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: (HO)₂C₆H₃CO₂H
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 10, 384
• Merck Index: 15, 4433
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether,practically insoluble in chloroform,benzene and,carbon disulfide
• Formula Weight: 154.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 2, 5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attent
EINECSNumber	207-718-5

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only