2,4-DIHYDROXY-3,6-DIMETHYLBENZOIC ACID
Synonym(s):2,4-Dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid;3,6-Dimethyl-ß-resorcylic acid
- CAS NO.:4707-46-4
- Empirical Formula: C9H10O4
- Molecular Weight: 182.17
- MDL number: MFCD00239340
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 04:58:44
What is 2,4-DIHYDROXY-3,6-DIMETHYLBENZOIC ACID?
Definition
ChEBI: 3-methylorsellinic acid is a dihydroxybenzoic acid that is o-orsellinic acid in which the hydrogen at position 3 is substituted by a methyl group. It has a role as a fungal metabolite, an antibacterial agent and an Aspergillus metabolite. It is a dihydroxybenzoic acid and a member of resorcinols. It is functionally related to an o-orsellinic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-methylorsellinate.
Properties of 2,4-DIHYDROXY-3,6-DIMETHYLBENZOIC ACID
| Melting point: | 186-189°C |
| Boiling point: | 407.4±25.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.386±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | DMF: Soluble; DMSO: Soluble; Ethanol: Soluble; Methanol: Soluble |
| form | A solid |
| pka | 3.31±0.25(Predicted) |
Safety information for 2,4-DIHYDROXY-3,6-DIMETHYLBENZOIC ACID
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,4-DIHYDROXY-3,6-DIMETHYLBENZOIC ACID
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