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Protocatechuic acid , Analysis of standard products, ≥97.0%(HPLC) , 99-50-3

Synonym(s):
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid;Protocatechuic acid

CAS NO.:99-50-3

Empirical Formula: C7H6O4

Molecular Weight: 154.12

MDL number: MFCD00002509

EINECS: 202-760-0

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 197-200 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Boiling point: 237.46°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.54
refractive index  1.6400 (estimate)
FEMA  4430 | 3,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  20g/l
pka 4.48(at 25℃)
form  Fine Crystalline Powder
color  Beige to brown
PH 3.78(1 mM solution);3.25(10 mM solution);2.74(100 mM solution)
Odor at 100.00 %. mild phenolic balsamic
Odor Type phenolic
Water Solubility  Soluble in hot alcohol and ether. Slightly soluble in water.
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
Merck  14,7894
BRN  1448841
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
InChIKey YQUVCSBJEUQKSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.16
CAS DataBase Reference 99-50-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Protocatechuic acid (99-50-3)

Description and Uses

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a metabolite of polyphenols such as phloretin and quercetin. It is also a phenolic acid antioxidant present in fruits, vegetables and nuts. Further, it is found to be an efficacious chemopreventive agent in several carcinogenesis models. In addition to this, it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36/37/38
Safety Statements  26-36-37/39
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  UL0560000
HS Code  29182990

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