2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid
2,6-resorcylic acid
Identification
| Name | 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid |
| IUPAC | 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid |
| CAS Number | 303-07-1 |
| EINECS | 206-134-8 |
| FDA UNII | RSA5G6VRPV |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H6 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.12162000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002462 |
| Nikkaji Number | J5.486K |
| Beilstein | 2209755 |
| XlogP3 | 2.20 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 165.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 343.00 to 344.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Boiling Point | 343.66 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 349.00 °F. TCC ( 175.80 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.200 |
| Soluble in | water, 9560 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intravenous-mouse LD50 > 600 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
benzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-
2,6-
dihydroxy-benzoic acid
2,6-
dihydroxybenzoicacid
6-
hydroxysalicylic acid
2,6-
resorcylic acid
g-
resorcylic acid
gamma-
resorcylic acid
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