| Identification | More | [Name]
Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate | [CAS]
2150-46-1 | [Synonyms]
dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
GENTISIC ACID METHYL ESTER
METHYL 2,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOATE
METHYL 3,6-DIHYDROXYBENZOATE
METHYL GENTISATE
RARECHEM AL BF 0043
TIMTEC-BB SBB007711
2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
METHYL DIHYDROXYBENZOATE
2-(Methoxycarbonyl)hydroquinone
2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl
Gentisic acid methyl | [EINECS(EC#)]
218-427-8 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H8O4 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00016464 | [Molecular Weight]
168.15 | [MOL File]
2150-46-1.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
86-88 °C (lit.) | [Boiling point ]
136 °C / 1mmHg | [density ]
1.354±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [storage temp. ]
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature | [solubility ]
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [pka]
9.87±0.18(Predicted) | [color ]
Off-White to Pale Beige | [Stability:]
Hygroscopic | [InChIKey]
XGDPKUKRQHHZTH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [LogP]
1.830 (est) | [Uses]
methyl gentisate is also known as methyl dihydroxybenzoate. It is a skin-lightening ingredient that acts by inhibiting the melanocyte’s production of tyrosinase. It can be naturally obtained from gentian root. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
2150-46-1(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-, methyl ester(2150-46-1) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [HS Code ]
29182900 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Definition]
ChEBI: Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester. | [General Description]
Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate (methyl gentisate) is an alkyl ester of gentisic acid. It is reported to show less cytotoxic and mutagenic activity than hydroquinone with a potential to inhibit melanogenesis. It has been synthesized from 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid. The crystal structure of the molecule was found to be planar. |
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