2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
TL;DR: 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 490-79-9) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H6O4 and molecular weight 154.02661 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Also Known As: gentisic acid, 2,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, Gentisate, Gensigen, Gensigon
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.02661 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.6 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 77.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 154.02661 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 11 |
| Complexity | 157.0 |
| Melting Point | 199.5 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0000021 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | 5.0 mg/mL at 5 °C |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 490-79-9) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 490-79-9 and the molecular formula C7H6O4 and a molecular weight of 154.03 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a solubility: 5.0 mg/mL at 5 °C. It is also known as gentisic acid and 2,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID.
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Chemical Property Profile of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
Property Insights of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
The XLogP value of 1.6 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid. The TPSA of 77.8 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid?
The CAS number of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is 490-79-9.
What is the molecular formula of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid?
The molecular formula of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is C7H6O4.
What is the molecular weight of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid?
The molecular weight of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is 154.02661 g/mol.
What are the applications of 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid?
2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid...
Where can I buy 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid?
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