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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoic acid

98%

Synonym(s):

5-Methoxysalicylic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC6H3(OH)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
168.15
Beilstein:
2209647
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

98%

form

powder

mp

141-143 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid

SMILES string

COc1ccc(O)c(c1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H8O4/c1-12-5-2-3-7(9)6(4-5)8(10)11/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI key

IZZIWIAOVZOBLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoic acid is matrix additive which enhances the electrical conductivity of the matrix crystal during matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS).

Application

2-Hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoic acid was used to evaluate MALDI matrix/solvent combinations for intact spore mass spectrometry of Fusarium species.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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