3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

Agent Name
3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
Alternative Name
Syringic acid
CAS Number
530-57-4
Formula
C9-H10-O5
Major Category
Other Classes
3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzoic acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Syringic acid; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid; Cedar acid; Gallic acid 3,5-dimethyl ether; Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Description
Light brown powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes other liver changes, effects on transferases, and effects on inflammation in acute intraperitoneal studies of mice; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
2.91E-06 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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