CAS 99-50-3 appears in our catalog under these names: 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, >=99%, FG, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 98%, Protocatechuic Acid, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid, >95% (HPLC), 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid. Offered by: Sigma-Aldrich, Combi-blocks, Chemat Brand, TRC, Dr. Ehrenstorfer. Available pack sizes: 100G, 1KG, -, 25g, 500g, 5g, on request, 50g.
3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid is a dihydroxybenzoic acid in which the hydroxy groups are located at positions 3 and 4. It has a role as an EC 1.14.11.2 (procollagen-proline dioxygenase) inhibitor, an antineoplastic agent, a plant metabolite, a human xenobiotic metabolite and an EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor. It is a dihydroxybenzoic acid and a member of catechols. It is functionally related to a benzoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C7H6O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 154.12 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid |
| InChIKey | YQUVCSBJEUQKSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)O)O |
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