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C7H6O4
154.12 g/mol
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3,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

CAS99-10-5EC202-730-7
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Research Compound

3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a chemical compound commonly used as a matrix in matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry for the analysis of synthetic polymers. It is an aromatic compound containing a carboxylic acid and two hydroxyl groups, which contribute to its utility in analytical chemistry.

Synthetic polymer MALDI matrix compound

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid

InChIKey

UYEMGAFJOZZIFP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=C(C=C(C=C1O)O)C(=O)O

Synonyms (19)
  • Terbutaline EP Impurity A
  • 3,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOATE
  • 3,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
  • 3,5-Dihydroxy-benzoicaci
  • 3,5-Dihydroxybenzoate, IX
  • 3,5-dihydroxylbenzoic acid
  • 3,5-dihyroxybenzoic acid
  • 5-Carboxyresorcinol
  • ??-resorcylic acid
  • Benzoic acid, 3,5-dihydroxy-
  • a-resorcylic acid
  • alpha-Resorcylic acid