Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate CAS 2150-46-1

Product Name: Methyl 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate
Synonyms: METHYL GENTISATE;METHYL 2,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOATE;METHYL 3,6-
DIHYDROXYBENZOATE;GENTISIC ACID METHYL ESTER;dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl
ester;TIMTEC-BB SBB007711;RARECHEM AL BF 0043;2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl
ester
Product Categories: Aromatic Esters;Acids & Esters;Phenols

Melting point  86-88 °C (lit.)
Boiling point  136 °C / 1mmHg
density  1.354±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
pka 9.87±0.18(Predicted)

Uses methyl gentisate is also known as methyl dihydroxybenzoate. It is a skin-
lightening ingredient that acts by inhibiting the melanocyte’s production of
tyrosinase. It can be naturally obtained from gentian root.

Minimum Order: 10 grams