Description / Application
Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate is a methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid with methanol. It has a role as an antioxidant, a neuroprotective agent and a plant metabolite. It is a methyl ester and a member of catechols. It is functionally related to a 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 168.15 |
| MFCD | MFCD00016437 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P312;P330;P501 |