3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid is a kind of phenolic acid which naturally exists in many fruits and vegetables, and is also an effective active ingredient in many Traditional Chinese medicines such as hibiscus and salvia miltiorrhiza. It is water-soluble. 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid can play a variety of biological activities in medicine, feed and other industries, such as anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant, nerve protection, chemical protection, etc.
Features
Properties: white powder, discoloration occurs when exposed to air; It breaks down and releases carbon dioxide in boiling water; Easy to be oxidized in alkaline medium; Aqueous solutions of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid turn green on ferric chloride and red on sodium bicarbonate
Solubility: soluble in ethanol, ether, propylene glycol, glycerol and certain water, insoluble in oil, benzene
Basic Information
Product Name: 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic Acid
Aliases: protocatechuic acid; Catechol 4-carboxylic acid
CAS NO. : 99-50-3
EINECS NO.: 202-760-0
Molecular formula: C7H6O4
Molecular weight: 154.12
Origin: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
Brand: Viablife
Item NO.: VBL – NP – 004
Content: 99%
Sources: Leaf of Stenoloma chusanum(L.)Ching, leaf of Ilex Chi-nensis Sims, etc., e.g. Acanthopanax sessiliflora, Orientin, Phylloorientale, etc
Melting point: 197-200℃
Boiling point: 410.7℃
Flash: 216.3℃
Density: 1.54 g/cm3
Steam pressure: 1.75E-07mmHg at 25℃
Solubility (water) : 1.24g /100 mL
Function
Application
Uses: used as pharmaceutical intermediates and organic synthetic raw materials
Specifications Sheet
Specification: 25KG/ barrel
Shipping & Storage
Storage method: Store in a cool, dry and dark environment, keep away from fire and heat source, and store separately with oxidizer and strong alkali
Safety information
Dangerous goods mark: Xi
Danger Class Code: 36/37/38
Safety Instructions: 26-36-37/39
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS number: UL0560000
Customs Code: 2918290000
