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3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

≥97.0% (T)

Synonym(s):

Protocatechuic acid

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Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CO2H
CAS Number:
99-50-3
Molecular Weight:
154.12
Beilstein:
1448841
EC Number:
202-760-0
MDL number:
MFCD00002509
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57649743
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥97.0% (T)

mp

197-200 °C (dec.) (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid

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

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General description

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is reported as dietery polyphenol. Antiviral activity of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (protocatechuic acid, PCA) against a virulent H9N2 strain in a mouse model is reported. Cytotoxic effects of PCA on 3 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines, A549, H3255, and Calu-6 cell lines is reported. PCA is reported to prevent the carcinogenesis or antitumor growth in vivo. Signaling pathway involved in PCA-induced apoptosis in human gastric adenocarcinoma (AGS) cells is reported. The oxidation of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid by H2O2 in aqueous/goethite slurry at varying operating conditions (catalyst load, temperature, pH, substrate and hydrogen peroxide starting concentration) is investigated.

Application

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is suitable for use in a study to investigate the effect of 4-coumaric and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid on the basal oxidative DNA damage of rat colonic mucosa in vivo. It may be used in the derivatization of chitosan resin.

Biochem/physiol Actions

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

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

37580-VAR-F:
37580-25G-F:
37580-BULK-F:
37580-100G-F:

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Akhmad Sabarudin et al.
Analytica chimica acta, 581(2), 214-220 (2007-03-28)
A chitosan resin derivatized with 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid moiety (CCTS-DHBA resin) was newly synthesized for the collection/concentration of trace uranium by using cross-linked chitosan (CCTS) as base material, and the adsorption behavior of uranium as well as 60 elements on the
Francesco Guglielmi et al.
The British journal of nutrition, 89(5), 581-587 (2003-05-02)
The effect of 4-coumaric and 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic (protocatechuic) acid on the basal oxidative DNA damage of rat colonic mucosa in vivo was studied, relative to vitamin E. F344 rats were treated with 4-coumaric or protocatechuic acid mixed in the diet (25
Hui-Hsuan Lin et al.
International journal of cancer, 120(11), 2306-2316 (2007-02-17)
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (protocatechuic acid, PCA) is discussed to represent antioxidative food components in a human diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and has been shown to prevent carcinogenesis or antitumor growth in vivo. However, the molecular mechanisms involved in chemopreventive
Roberto Andreozzi et al.
Water research, 36(11), 2761-2768 (2002-07-31)
The oxidation by H2O2 of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid (3,4-DHB) in aqueous/goethite slurry at varying operating conditions (catalyst load, temperature, pH, substrate and hydrogen peroxide starting concentration) is investigated. At adopted catalyst loads the observed kinetic developments are consistent with a non-radicalic
Shih-ming Tsao et al.
Nutrition and cancer, 66(8), 1331-1341 (2014-10-31)
Cytotoxic effects of protocatechuic acid (PCA) upon 3 nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cell lines, A549, H3255, and Calu-6 cell lines, were examined. PCA at 1, 2, 4, and 8 μM was used to treat these cells. Results showed that
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