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2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid chemical structure
CAS Number490-79-9
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight154.12 g/mol

What is 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid?

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 490-79-9. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid was used as a matrix in the MALDI time-of-flight mass spectrometry analysis of the poly(styrene-co-pentafluorostyrene) copolymers1.

Specifications

Linear Formula

(HO)2C6H3CO2H

Molecular Weight

154.12 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302-H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

204-208 °C(lit.)

Cation Traces

Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤5 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
K: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤5 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

EC Number

207-718-5

WGK Germany

3

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

(HO)2C6H3CO2H