Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate
Also known as: 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester, Benzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-, ethyl ester, Ethyl-2,6-dihydroxybenzoat, 2,6-Dihydroxy-benzoesaeure-aethylester
Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate (CAS 54640-04-9) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H10O4 and a molecular weight of 182.17300 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 49-51ºC(lit.), a boiling point of 269.5ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.294g/cm3 and a flash point of >110.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 3, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 54640-04-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-10943-3
- Molecular Formula
- C9H10O4
- Molecular Weight
- 182.17300 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/3/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 49-51ºC(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 269.5ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.294g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | >110.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 182.05800 |
| PSA | 66.76000 |
| LogP | 1.27450 |
| Refractive Index | 1.573 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate?
The CAS number of Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate is 54640-04-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate?
Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate has molecular formula C9H10O4 and molecular weight 182.17300 g/mol.
Is Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate hazardous?
Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate?
For Ethyl 2,6-dihydroxybenzoate, Upstream Products: Ethanol, 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid.
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