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Syringic acid

SKU 14539311 CAS 530-57-4 3,5-(CH3O)2-4-(OH)C6H2COOH MW 198.17 Available on enquiry

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Syringic acid is a phenolic compound used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food additives for its antioxidant properties. It is a naturally occurring hydroxybenzoic acid, the 3,5-dimethyl ether of gallic acid, with a molecular formula of C9H10O5 and a molecular weight of 198.17 g/mol. Available in powder form, it is stable at ambient temperatures. CAS number: 530-57-4. Signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies Syringic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 14539311
CAS Number: 530-57-4
IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid
EC Number: 208-486-8
Molecular Formula: 3,5-(CH3O)2-4-(OH)C6H2COOH
Molecular Weight: 198.17
Exact Mass: 198.0528
SMILES: COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C(=O)O
InChIKey: JMSVCTWVEWCHDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O5/c1-13-6-3-5(9(11)12)4-7(14-2)8(6)10/h3-4,10H,1-2H3,(H,11,12)
PubChem CID: 10742

Synonyms

3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzyl acid
3,5-dimethoxy-4-oxidanyl-benzoic acid
4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoate
4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid
Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-
Cedar acid
DMHB acid
Gallic acid 3,5-dimethyl ether
Syringlicacid

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Melting Point: 206 - 209 °C
Boiling Point: 440 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.00000291 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 10742 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB), Haz-Map)

Frequently asked questions

What is syringic acid used for?

Syringic acid is used in pharmaceutical research, as a building block in organic synthesis, and in the study of antioxidant properties.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of syringic acid?

The formula is C9H10O5 and the molecular weight is 198.17 g/mol.

How should syringic acid be stored?

Store at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.

What grade is available for syringic acid?

Available in research grade; purity details are provided in the certificate of analysis.

Can Molekula supply syringic acid in bulk?

Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for pricing and lead times.

What documentation comes with a syringic acid order?

Each order includes a certificate of analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS).

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.