2,6-dihydroxybenzoic Acid | 0303-07-01

Description :

Overview of 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid (g-Resorcylic Acid) is a dihydroxy-substituted benzoic acid used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, chemical reagent, and specialty chemical building block.

Known for its chelating properties, antioxidant activity, and use in synthesizing complex molecules, 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid is widely used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, analytical chemistry, and fine chemical production.

This compound appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder. Its two hydroxyl groups in ortho positions to the carboxylic acid provide unique reactivity and chelating ability.

Related products include 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid, 3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid, Salicylic Acid, and other hydroxybenzoic acids used in pharmaceutical synthesis.

Applications of 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

• Used in synthesizing pharmaceutical intermediates
• Applied in preparing drug candidates
• Used in manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Applied in medicinal chemistry research

Analytical Chemistry

• Used as chelating agent for metal analysis
• Applied in spectrophotometric determinations
• Used in developing analytical methods
• Applied in quality control testing

Industrial Chemical Synthesis

• Used in producing specialty chemicals
• Applied in synthesizing dyes and pigments
• Used in manufacturing polymer additives

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Avoid inhalation of dust
• Use gloves, goggles, and protective clothing
• Handle in well-ventilated areas
• Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry place
• Keep away from strong oxidizing agents
• Follow COA and MSDS instructions strictly

Where to Buy 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid?

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Manufacturer

ChemicalBull supplies high-purity 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid for pharmaceutical and analytical applications.

2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid Supplier & Distributor

• Available in bulk quantities for pharmaceutical and research use
• High-purity grades (98%, 99%)
• Pharmaceutical and analytical grades
• COA, MSDS, and specifications provided

MSDS

Includes detailed safety instructions and handling protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the common name for 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid?
   

   γ-Resorcylic acid or gamma-resorcylic acid.
   
   

2. What is 2 6 dihydroxybenzoic acid structure?
   

   Benzoic acid with hydroxyl groups at positions 2 and 6; molecular formula C₇H₆O₄.
   
   

3. What are 2 6 dihydroxybenzoic acid uses?
   

   Used in pharmaceutical synthesis, as chelating agent in analytical chemistry, and in producing specialty chemicals.

ChemicalBull supplies 2,6-dihydroxybenzoic Acid across India, serving customers in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, as well as the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. We serve pharmaceutical, chemical, research, academic, laboratory, manufacturing, and industrial customers with reliable nationwide delivery.