2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
2,4-resorcylic acid
Identification
| Name | 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid |
| IUPAC | 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid |
| CAS Number | 89-86-1 |
| EINECS | 201-946-9 |
| FDA UNII | LU39SC9JYL |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H6 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.12162000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002451 |
| Nikkaji Number | J4.310I |
| Beilstein | 1946213 |
| XlogP3 | 1.60 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 908 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.076 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid |
| FEMA Number | 3798 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 89-86-1 ; 2,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white crystalline powder (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 225.00 to 227.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 425.00 °F. TCC ( 218.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.630 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | low |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 > 800 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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 5.50 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 6.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 500.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 500.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | 500.00000 |
| cheese | 500.00000 |
| chewing gum | 3333.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | 500.00000 |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | 500.00000 |
| fats / oils | 500.00000 |
| fish products | 500.00000 |
| frozen dairy | 450.00000 |
| fruit ices | 500.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 500.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 500.00000 |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | 500.00000 |
| instant coffee / tea | 125.00000 |
| jams / jellies | 500.00000 |
| meat products | 100.00000 |
| milk products | 100.00000 |
| nut products | 500.00000 |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | 500.00000 |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | 100.00000 |
| reconstituted vegetables | 500.00000 |
| seasonings / flavors | 25000.00000 |
| snack foods | 500.00000 |
| soft candy | 500.00000 |
| soups | 250.00000 |
| sugar substitutes | 12500.00000 |
| sweet sauces | 500.00000 |
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