Title: Veratric Acid
CAS Registry Number: 93-07-2
CAS Name: 3,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid
Synonyms: dimethylprotocatechuic acid
Molecular Formula: C9H10O4
Molecular Weight: 182.17
Percent Composition: C 59.34%, H 5.53%, O 35.13%
Literature References: Isolated from seed of
Schoenocaulon officinale (Schlecht. & Cham.) A. Gray (
Sabadilla officinarum Brandt). Prepn: Arthur, Ng,
J. Chem. Soc. 1959, 3094.
Derivative Type: Monohydrate
Properties: Odorless crystals. At 100° becomes anhydr; mp 180-181° when anhydr. Sublimes in rhombic crystals. Sol in 2150 parts cold, 165 parts boiling water; very sol in alcohol or ether. Its barium salt is but slightly sol in water.
Melting point: mp 180-181° when anhydr