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AB74430

490-79-9 | 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Packsize Purity Availability Price Discounted Price    Quantity
10g 98% in stock $10.00 $7.00 -   +
25g 98% in stock $13.00 $9.00 -   +
100g 98% in stock $49.00 $34.00 -   +
500g 98% in stock $242.00 $169.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AB74430
Chemical Name: 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
CAS Number: 490-79-9
Molecular Formula: C7H6O4
Molecular Weight: 154.12013999999996
MDL Number: MFCD00002460
SMILES: Oc1ccc(c(c1)C(=O)O)O

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 157  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 11  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 3  
Rotatable Bond Count: 1  
XLogP3: 1.6  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, also known as gentisic acid, is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis due to its unique properties. This compound serves as a key building block in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. In chemical synthesis, 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is primarily employed as a precursor for the synthesis of complex organic molecules with biological activities.One of the notable applications of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is its use in the synthesis of salicylic acid, a compound widely utilized in the production of aspirin and other pharmaceuticals. By undergoing specific chemical reactions, 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid can be transformed into salicylic acid, demonstrating its importance in the pharmaceutical industry.Additionally, 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid plays a crucial role in the synthesis of natural products and bioactive compounds. Its ability to undergo various functional group transformations makes it an essential intermediate in the creation of new chemical entities with potential therapeutic applications. Chemists leverage the unique reactivity of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid to introduce specific functional groups and stereochemical features into target molecules, expanding the scope of chemical synthesis.Overall, 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid offers chemists a valuable tool for designing and constructing complex molecules with desired properties. Its versatility and reactivity make it an indispensable component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists seeking to innovate and develop novel chemical entities for various applications.
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