| Chemistry name: | 2,4-dihydroxyacetophenone |
| M Formula: | C6H3(OH)2COCH3 |
| Properties: | |
| Light tan crystals. Mp 146–148C. High absorptivity in UV region. Slightly soluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents except benzene and chloroform. | |
| Use: | |
| UV absorber in plastics; dye intermediate; fungicide; plant growth promoter. | |