W443095

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): Protocatechuic acid
• Linear Formula: (HO)₂C₆H₃CO₂H
• CAS Number: 99-50-3
• Molecular Weight: 154.12
• FEMA Number: 4430
• Beilstein: 1448841
• MDL number: MFCD00002509
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106
• Flavis number: 08.133
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG
• Quality Level: 300
• reg. compliance: EU 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117
• Assay: ≥99%
• mp: 197-200 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: odorless
• SMILES string: OC(=O)c1ccc(O)c(O)c1
• InChI: 1S/C7H6O4/c8-5-2-1-4(7(10)11)3-6(5)9/h1-3,8-9H,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: YQUVCSBJEUQKSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Chemopreventive in several animal models of carcinogenesis. Blocks cell proliferation in the post-initiation phase.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable