3,5-Dihydroxynapthalene-2-carboxylic Acid

• CAT Number: R041463
• CAS Number: 89-35-0
• Molecular Formula: C11H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 204.181
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: UBP551
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3,5-dihydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H8O4/c12-9-3-1-2-6-4-8(11(14)15)10(13)5-7(6)9/h1-5,12-13H,(H,14,15)
• InChIKey: YELLAPKUWRTITI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=CC(=C(C=C2C(=C1)O)O)C(=O)O

3,5-Dihydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid, also known as gentisic acid, is a naturally occurring compound found in various plants. It possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it valuable in traditional medicine and as a potential therapeutic agent in modern research. Gentisic acid has been studied for its role in mitigating oxidative stress-related diseases and promoting overall health, highlighting its importance in biomedical studies.