4-Hydroxyisophthalic Acid

Catalogue No.: IM092887
CAS No.: 636-46-4
Mol. Formula: C₈H₆O₅

Description

Catalogue Number	IM092887
CAS No.	636-46-4
Chemical Name	4-Hydroxyisophthalic Acid
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; 4-Hydroxy-m-phthalic Acid; Eupirina; NSC 2445; USP Salicylic Acid Related Compound B;
Molecular Formula	C₈H₆O₅
Molecular Weight	182.13
Appearance	White to Pale Purple Solid
Melting Point	>295°C (dec.)
Storage	4°C, Hygroscopic
Solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Stability	Hygroscopic
Applications	4-Hydroxyisophthalic acid has been proposed as an improvement over aspirin. An impurity of Acetylsalicylic acid (A187780). Acetylsalicylic Acid Impurity B; Aspirin Impurity B
Category	Standards; Phthalates;

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