Description of 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

Detail of > 303-07-1

• CAS Number:
• 303-07-1
• Name:

• 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

• Formula:
• C₇H₆O₄
• Molecular Structure:
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• Synonyms:
• 6-Hydroxysalicylic acid;2-Carboxyresorcinol;gamma-Resorcylic acid;Benzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-;4-10-00-01456 (Beilstein Handbook Reference);2,6-Resorcylic acid;gamma-Resorcylic acid (8CI);2,6-Dihydroxy benzoic acid;2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid ;2,6-resorcylic acid; gamma-resorcylic acid;
• Molecular Weight:
• 154.12
• EINECS:
• 206-134-8
• Density:
• 1.56 g/cm³
• Melting Point:
• 154-155 ¡ãC
• Boiling Point:
• 343.66 ¡ãC at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point:
• 175.839 ¡ãC
• Solubility:
• Soluble in alcohol, ether and hot water
• Appearance:
• Off-white crystalline powder
• Hazard Symbols:
• Xi
• Risk Codes:
• 36/37/38
• Safety:
• 26-36Details