Hydroxybenzoic Acid

	Hydroxybenzoic Acid Hydroxybenzoic acid may refer to several related chemical compounds: * 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid, ''o''-hydroxybenzoic acid) * 3-Hydroxybenzoic acid (''m''-hydroxybenzoic acid) * 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid (''p''-hydroxybenzoic acid) See also * Dihydroxybenzoic acids * Trihydroxybenzoic acids * Phenolic acid Phenolic acids or phenolcarboxylic acids are types of aromatic acid compounds. Included in that class are substances containing a phenolic ring and an organic carboxylic acid function (C6-C1 skeleton). Two important naturally occurring types of ph ... {{Chemistry index ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Salicylic Acid Salicylic acid is an organic compound with the formula HOC6H4CO2H. A colorless, bitter-tasting solid, it is a precursor to and a metabolite of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). It is a plant hormone, and has been listed by the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory as an experimental teratogen. The name is from Latin ''salix'' for willow tree. It is an ingredient in some anti-acne products. Salts and esters of salicylic acid are known as salicylates. Uses Medicine Salicylic acid as a medication is commonly used to remove the outer layer of the skin. As such, it is used to treat warts, psoriasis, acne vulgaris, ringworm, dandruff, and ichthyosis. Similar to other hydroxy acids, salicylic acid is an ingredient in many skincare products for the treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns, keratosis pilaris, acanthosis nigricans, ichthyosis, and warts. Uses in manufacturing Salicylic acid is used as a food preservative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid, also known as ''p''-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA), is a monohydroxybenzoic acid, a phenolic derivative of benzoic acid. It is a white crystalline solid that is slightly soluble in water and chloroform but more soluble in polar organic solvents such as alcohols and acetone. 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is primarily known as the basis for the preparation of its esters, known as parabens, which are used as preservatives in cosmetics and some ophthalmic solutions. It is isomeric with 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, known as salicylic acid, a precursor to aspirin, and with 3-hydroxybenzoic acid. Natural occurrences It is found in plants of the genus ''Vitex'' such as '' V. agnus-castus'' or '' V. negundo'', and in ''Hypericum perforatum'' (St John's wort). It is also found in '' Spongiochloris spongiosa'', a freshwater green alga. The compound is also found in '' Ganoderma lucidum'', a medicinal mushroom with the longest record of use. ''Cryptanaerobacter phenolicus'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	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 (β-Resorcylic acid) * 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (Gentisic acid) * 2,6-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (γ-Resorcylic acid) * 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (Protocatechuic acid) * 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 alky ... (α-Resorcylic acid) Orsellinic acid is also a dihydoxybenzoic acid having an extra methyl group. {{Chemistry index Dihydroxybenzoic acids ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Trihydroxybenzoic Acid Trihydroxybenzoic acid may refer to the following phenolic acids : * Gallic acid (3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid) * Phloroglucinol carboxylic acid (2,4,6-trihydroxybenzoic acid) O-methylated trihydroxybenzoic acids are : * Eudesmic acid * Syringic acid Syringic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic compound and dimethoxybenzene that is commonly found as a plant metabolite. Natural occurrence Syringic acid can be found in several plants including ''Ardisia elliptica'' and '' Schumannianthus ... Glycosides : * Theogallin {{Chemistry index ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]