The molecular formula C
7H
6O
4 may refer to:
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Dihydroxybenzoic acid Dihydroxybenzoic acids (DHBA) are a type of phenolic acids.
There are six main compounds, having all the same molecular formula C7H6O4. Those are:
* 2,3-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (2-Pyrocatechuic acid or hypogallic acid)
* 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid ...
s, a type of phenolic acids
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2,3-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
2,3-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a natural phenol found in ''Phyllanthus acidus'' and in the aquatic fern ''Salvinia molesta''. It is also abundant in the fruits of ''Flacourtia inermis''. It is a dihydroxybenzoic acid, a type of organic compound.
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(2-pyrocatechuic acid or hypogallic acid)
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2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (β-resorcylic acid)
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2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
Gentisic acid is a dihydroxybenzoic acid. It is a derivative of benzoic acid and a minor (1%) product of the metabolic break down of aspirin, excreted by the kidneys.
It is also found in the African tree '' Alchornea cordifolia'' and in wine.
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(gentisic acid)
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2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (γ-resorcylic acid)
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3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
Protocatechuic acid (PCA) is a dihydroxybenzoic acid, a type of phenolic acid. It is a major metabolite of antioxidant polyphenols found in green tea. It has mixed effects on normal and cancer cells in '' in vitro'' and '' in vivo'' studies.
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(protocatechuic acid)
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3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
3,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (α-resorcylic acid) is a dihydroxybenzoic acid. It is a colorless solid.
Preparation and occurrence
It is prepared by disulfonation of benzoic acid followed by hydrolysis of the disulfonate.
It is a metabolite of alk ...
(α-resorcylic acid)
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Patulin
Patulin is an organic compound classified as a polyketide. It is a white powder soluble in acidic water and in organic solvents. It is a lactone that is heat-stable, so it is not destroyed by pasteurization or thermal denaturation.http://www.sig ...
, a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds
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