3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid丨CAS 99-10-5

3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid丨CAS 99-10-5
Product Introduction:
Catalog No.: SS128862
CAS No.: 99-10-5
Purity: 98% min
Product Name: 3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula: (HO)2C6H3CO2H
Molecular Weight: 154.12
Synonym(s): α-Resorcylic acid
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Specifications

Appearance:

Off white to white crystalline powder

Purity:

98% min

Melting point:

235~237°C

Water:

0.5% max

 

Transport Information

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H.S. Code

2918290000

Stability & Reactivity

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions.

Storage

Tightly closed. Store in a closed, dry, ventilated place

Condition to Avoid

Strong heating.

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Manufacturing Information

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Capacity

20MT/year

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Experience

Production since 2019

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3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid丨CAS 99-10-5 is a hydroxy-substituted benzoic acid derivative, featuring two hydroxyl (-OH) groups at the 3 and 5 positions on the benzene ring along with a carboxylic acid (-COOH) group. It belongs to the class of phenolic acids, which are widely distributed in plants and have various biological and chemical properties.

 

Applications

 

1. Pharmaceuticals and Medicinal Chemistry

Used as an intermediate in drug synthesis, particularly for producing compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Acts as a building block in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules.

Investigated for potential use in anticancer and neuroprotective agents due to its phenolic structure.

2. Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Research

The two hydroxyl groups confer strong antioxidant properties, making it useful in research related to oxidative stress and free radical scavenging.

Used in in vitro studies to evaluate radical scavenging capacity and cell protection effects.

3. Polymer and Material Science

Incorporated into polymer synthesis for producing functionalized materials with antioxidant properties.

Used as a monomer or additive in designing coatings or resins that resist oxidative degradation.

4. Analytical Chemistry

Employed as a standard or reference compound in HPLC, GC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques for identifying phenolic acids in complex mixtures.

Useful in studies of natural product extraction and quantification.

5. Agriculture and Food Industry

Present in some plant extracts and studied for its role in plant defense mechanisms.

Its antioxidant properties make it a candidate for use in food preservation or as a natural additive.

 

Benefits and Properties

 

Phenolic antioxidant: Protects cells and molecules from oxidative damage.

Water-soluble: Facilitates use in aqueous systems.

Bifunctional: Carboxylic acid and dihydroxy phenol groups allow for versatile chemical reactions.

Stable compound: Suitable for use in various synthetic and analytical protocols.

 

Summary

 

3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid丨CAS 99-10-5 is a multifunctional phenolic acid widely used as a chemical intermediate, antioxidant research compound, and material additive. Its unique structure, with two hydroxyl groups and a carboxyl group, provides both reactivity and biological activity, making it valuable in pharmaceutical development, polymer science, and analytical chemistry.

 

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