3-Chloro-4,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid

• CAT Number: L032305
• CAS Number: 87932-49-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H5ClO4
• Molecular Weight: 188.56
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-chloro-4,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5ClO4/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10/h1-2,9-10H,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: GGUNECQLDCNDDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)Cl)C(=O)O

3-Chloro-4,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid（Cat No.:L032305）is a chlorinated derivative of dihydroxybenzoic acid, featuring hydroxyl groups at the 4 and 5 positions and a chlorine atom at the 3 position on the benzene ring. This structure enhances its antioxidative and antimicrobial properties, making it valuable in pharmaceuticals and food preservatives. The hydroxyl groups contribute to its solubility and reactivity, facilitating esterification and other derivatizations. This compound is also important in synthetic chemistry for creating more complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of new drugs and bioactive materials with enhanced efficacy.