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D108405

Sigma-Aldrich

3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde

97%

Synonym(s):

Protocatechualdehyde

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Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CHO
CAS Number:
139-85-5
Molecular Weight:
138.12
Beilstein:
774381
EC Number:
205-377-7
MDL number:
MFCD00003370
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24893348
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

97%

form

powder

mp

150-157 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Oc1ccc(C=O)cc1O

InChI

1S/C7H6O3/c8-4-5-1-2-6(9)7(10)3-5/h1-4,9-10H

InChI key

IBGBGRVKPALMCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde can be used as a reactant for the synthesis of:
  • Copolymers containing poly(p-phenylenevinylene) chromophore to be used in light-emitting electrochemical cell.
  • 2-Arylbenzothiazoles with potential application as anti-cancer agents against human colon cancer cells.
  • Variety of thiazolidin-4-one ring systems having antimicrobial activity.
  • Bis-Schiff bases of isatins which can be used as antiglycating agents.

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 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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JAN Code

D108405-BULK:
D108405-100G:
D108405-5G:
D108405-25G:
D108405-VAR:

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MKCQ7456
MKCP2968
MKCN6066
MKCK6266
MKCK3322

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Synthesis of bis-Schiff bases of isatins and their antiglycation activity.
Khan KM, et al.
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 17(22), 7795-7801 (2009)
Synthesis of new bioactive venlafaxine analogs: Novel thiazolidin-4-ones as antimicrobials.
Kavitha CV, et al.
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 14(7), 2290-2299 (2006)
Synthesis and electroluminescence of novel copolymers containing crown ether spacers.
Sun Q, et al.
Journal of Materials Chemistry, 13(4), 800-806 (2003)
Catriona G Mortimer et al.
Journal of medicinal chemistry, 49(1), 179-185 (2006-01-06)
A series of new 2-phenylbenzothiazoles has been synthesized on the basis of the discovery of the potent and selective in vitro antitumor properties of 2-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-5-fluorobenzothiazole (8n; GW 610, NSC 721648). Synthesis of analogues substituted in the benzothiazole ring was achieved
Narsimha Mamidi et al.
The journal of physical chemistry. B, 116(35), 10684-10692 (2012-08-07)
Diacylglycerol (DAG) regulates a broad range of cellular functions including tumor promotion, apoptosis, differentiation, and growth. Thus, the DAG-responsive C1 domain of protein kinase C (PKC) isoenzymes is considered to be an attractive drug target for the treatment of cancer
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SKUGTIN
D108405-25G4061833558638
D108405-100G4061833558621
D108405-5G4061833558645

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