Protocatechuic acid
Agent Name
Protocatechuic acid
Alternative Name
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
CAS Number
99-50-3
Formula
C7-H6-O4
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Protocatehuic acid; 4,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid; 4-Carboxy-1,2-dihydroxybenzene; Benzoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-; 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Oils and Extracts
Description
White to brownish solid; Discolored by air; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Present in wheat grains and many other plants; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes other liver changes and multiple enzyme effects in 28-day intermittent oral studies of rats; Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) > 800 mg/kg; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.1E-06 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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