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Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate

  • CAS No:2150-46-1 methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate
    Molecular Structure

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    Product Name: Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate
    Synonyms: METHYL GENTISATE;METHYL 2,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOATE;METHYL 3,6-DIHYDROXYBENZOATE;GENTISIC ACID METHYL ESTER;dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester;TIMTEC-BB SBB007711;RARECHEM AL BF 0043;2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester
    Product Categories: Aromatic Esters;Acids & Esters;Phenols
    Melting point? 86-88 °C (lit.)
    Boiling point? 136 °C / 1mmHg
    density? 1.354±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
    pka 9.87±0.18(Predicted)
    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.