Potassium 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate - Names and Identifiers
Name | 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid monopotassium salt
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Synonyms | Potassium 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate 3,4-Dihydroxy Benzoic Acid Potassium Salt 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid monopotassium salt 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid,Monopotassium salt
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CAS | 91753-30-9
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InChI | InChI=1/C7H6O4.K/c8-5-2-1-4(7(10)11)3-6(5)9;/h1-3,8-9H,(H,10,11);/q;+1/p-1 |
Potassium 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate - Physico-chemical Properties
Molecular Formula | C7H5KO4
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Molar Mass | 192.21 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Potassium 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate - Introduction
3,4-Dihydroxybenzic acid monopotassium salt is an organic compound with a chemical formula of C7H5KO4 and a relative molecular mass of 194.19g/mol. The following is a description of the properties, uses, preparation and safety information of the compound:
Nature:
-Appearance as a white crystalline solid.
-Soluble in water and alcohol, insoluble in ether and chloroform.
-It will decompose at high temperatures.
Use:
- 3,4-Dihydroxybenzic acid monopotassium salt can be used as an additive in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries.
-In pharmaceutical preparations, it can be used as a source of sustained-release agents, acidolysis agents and sodium chelates.
-In cosmetics, it is often used as an antioxidant and preservative.
-In the food industry, it can be used as an acidity regulator and preservative.
Method:
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid monopotassium salt can be prepared by the following steps:
1.3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid and potassium bicarbonate are mixed and stirred to react to generate 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid potassium salt.
2. The reaction mixture was filtered and the resulting precipitated solid was collected.
3. The collected solid was washed and dried to give 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid monopotassium salt.
Safety Information:
- 3,4-Dihydroxybenzic acid monopotassium salt is generally considered to have no obvious toxicity to human body.
-During operation, avoid inhaling dust or solution in contact with skin and eyes.
-Avoid contact with strong oxidants and strong acids during storage and use.
Last Update:2024-04-09 02:00:49