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D108405

3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde

97%

Synonym(s):

Protocatechualdehyde

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Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CHO
CAS Number:
139-85-5
Molecular Weight:
138.12
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24893348
EC Number:
205-377-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
774381
MDL number:
MFCD00003370
Assay:
97%
Form:
powder
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Quality Segment

100

assay

97%

form

powder

mp

150-157 °C (lit.)

functional group

aldehyde

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

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.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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