CAS · 99-10-5
Product Overview
3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a high-purity pharmaceutical-intermediates supplied for industrial and specialty chemical applications. Contact our team for specifications, packaging options and lead times.
Product Specifications
| Appearance: | Off white to white crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Purity: | 98% min |
| Melting point: | 235~237°C |
| Water: | 0.5% max |
Applications
1. Pharmaceuticals and Medicinal Chemistry
Used as an intermediate in drug synthesis, particularly for producing compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Acts as a building block in the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules.
Investigated for potential use in anticancer and neuroprotective agents due to its phenolic structure.
2. Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Research
The two hydroxyl groups confer strong antioxidant properties, making it useful in research related to oxidative stress and free radical scavenging.
Used in in vitro studies to evaluate radical scavenging capacity and cell protection effects.
3. Polymer and Material Science
Incorporated into polymer synthesis for producing functionalized materials with antioxidant properties.
Used as a monomer or additive in designing coatings or resins that resist oxidative degradation.
4. Analytical Chemistry
Employed as a standard or reference compound in HPLC, GC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques for identifying phenolic acids in complex mixtures.
Useful in studies of natural product extraction and quantification.
5. Agriculture and Food Industry
Present in some plant extracts and studied for its role in plant defense mechanisms.
Its antioxidant properties make it a candidate for use in food preservation or as a natural additive.
Benefits
Phenolic antioxidant: Protects cells and molecules from oxidative damage.
Water-soluble: Facilitates use in aqueous systems.
Bifunctional: Carboxylic acid and dihydroxy phenol groups allow for versatile chemical reactions.
Stable compound: Suitable for use in various synthetic and analytical protocols.
Conclusion
A concise summary and suitability assessment for this product is available on request. Contact our team to discuss whether it fits your process and quality requirements.