2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde basic information
product name: 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde
synonyms: beta-resorcylic aldehyde;beta-resorcyladlehyde;beta-resorcylaldehyde;á-resorcylaldehyde;2,4-dihydroxylbenzaldehyde;2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde,98%;2,4-dihydroxybenzald;4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde
cas: 95-01-2
mf: c7h6o3
mw: 138.12
einecs: 202-383-1
product categories: aromatic aldehydes & derivatives (substituted);benzaldehyde;agro-products;aromatics;intermediates & fine chemicals;pharmaceuticals;aldehydes;building blocks;c7;carbonyl compounds;chemical synthesis;organic building blocks
mol file: 95-01-2.mol
2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde structure
2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde chemical properties
melting point 135-137 °c(lit.)
boiling point 220-228 °c22 mm hg(lit.)
fp 220°c/22mm
storage temp. -20 c freezer
form crystalline powder
color white to beige
water solubility soluble
sensitive air sensitive
merck 14,8156
brn 878548
stability: stable. may be air sensitive. combustible. incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
cas database reference 95-01-2(cas database reference)
nist chemistry reference benzaldehyde, 2,4-dihydroxy-(95-01-2)
epa substance registry system benzaldehyde, 2,4-dihydroxy-(95-01-2)
safety information
hazard codes xn,xi
risk statements 22-36/37/38
safety statements 26-36-37/39
wgk germany 3
rtecs vh3600000
hazard note irritant
tsca yes
hs code 29124900
msds information
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2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde usage and synthesis
chemical properties cream to light brown solid
uses a resorcinol (r144700) derivative with potent antioxidative and antibacterial activity.
uses usually used in two-step synthesis of ethyl 3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxycinnamate.
2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde preparation products and raw materials
preparation products 8-acetyl-6-hydroxy-7-methoxy-chromen-2-one-->7-hydroxycoumarin-3-carboxylic acid-->7-propoxy-chromen-2-one-->7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2h-chromene-3-carboxylic acid amide-->8-methoxy-2-oxo-2h-chromene-3-carboxylic acid amide-->7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2h-chromene-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester-->7-hydroxy-2-oxo-2h-chromene-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester-->3-acetyl-7-hydroxy-2h-chromen-2-one-->3-carbethoxyumbeliferone