2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 490-79-9) is a dihydroxybenzoic acid appearing as a white to off-white crystalline powder. As a salicylate metabolite, it retains metal-chelating and radical-scavenging properties and is also a well-established MALDI matrix for oligosaccharides, lipids and synthetic polymers.
2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:490-79-9
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula:C₇H₆O₄
Molecular Weight:154.12
EINECS No.:207-718-5
Synonym(s):Gentisic acid; 5-Hydroxysalicylic acid; 2,5-DHBA
2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 490-79-9) is a dihydroxybenzoic acid appearing as a white to off-white crystalline powder. As a salicylate metabolite, it retains metal-chelating and radical-scavenging properties and is also a well-established MALDI matrix for oligosaccharides, lipids and synthetic polymers.
1. MALDI-MS matrix for oligosaccharide, lipid and polymer analysis.
2. Intermediate for pharmaceutical active ingredients and drug metabolites.
3. Building block for chelating agents and siderophores.
4. Analytical reagent for antioxidant and enzyme studies.
25kg/bag; 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 490-79-9
Product Name: 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
Purity / Assay:99%
Molecular Formula:C₇H₆O₄
Molecular Weight:154.12
EINECS No.:207-718-5
Synonym(s):Gentisic acid; 5-Hydroxysalicylic acid; 2,5-DHBA
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