Description: Gentisic acid is an oxidative product of saligenin.

Synonym: Gentisic acid; NSC 27224; NSC-27224; NSC27224

IUPAC/Chemical Name: Benzoic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-

InChi Key: WXTMDXOMEHJXQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C7H6O4/c8-4-1-2-6(9)5(3-4)7(10)11/h1-3,8-9H,(H,10,11)

SMILES Code: O=C(O)C1=CC(O)=CC=C1O

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >3 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.03.00