2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid

SKU: orb1304923

Description

Gentisic acid (2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid) is the active metabolite of salicylic acid, exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antirheumatic properties. It is widely used in research areas including inflammation, oxidative stress, and neurodegeneration, with applications in both in vitro assays and in vivo animal models.

Research Area

Cardiovascular Research, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 490-79-9
• MW: 154.12
• Purity: 99.92%
• Formula: C₇H₆O₄
• SMILES: OC(=O)C1=C(O)C=CC(O)=C1
• Target: FGFR,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:60 mg/mL (389.31 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (12.98 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Endogenous Metabolite, Carboxyhydroquinone, 2,5 Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 2,5Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 5-Hydroxysalicylic acid, Fibroblast growth factor receptor, FGFR, EndogenousMetabolite, Hydroquinonecarboxylic acid, Gentisic acid, Gentianic acid, Inhibitor, inhibit, Phloretate

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

3469