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2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Description
2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is used in two-step synthesis of ethyl 3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxycinnamate. It has a potent antioxidative and antibacterial activity.
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Applications
2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is used in two-step synthesis of ethyl 3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxycinnamate. It has a potent antioxidative and antibacterial activity.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. Easily soluble in alcohol, ethyl ether, chloroform, glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in benzene and easily decomposes under strong acid strong alkali.
Notes
Air sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents and air. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.
2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is used in two-step synthesis of ethyl 3,5-dibromo-2,4-dihydroxycinnamate. It has a potent antioxidative and antibacterial activity.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. Easily soluble in alcohol, ethyl ether, chloroform, glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in benzene and easily decomposes under strong acid strong alkali.
Notes
Air sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents and air. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 134°C to 138°C |
Boiling Point | 220°C (22 mmHg) |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 878548 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,8156 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. Easily soluble in alcohol,ethyl ether,chloroform,glacial acetic acid. Insoluble in benzene and easily decomposes under strong acid strong alkali. |
Formula Weight | 138.12 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde |
Safety and Handling

Product Identifier
- 2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde
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