Category: flavoring agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | white crystalline powder (est) |
Assay: | 97.00 to 100.00 %
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Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
Melting Point: | 225.00 to 227.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Flash Point: | 425.00 °F. TCC ( 218.33 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | 1.630 |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | water, 1.122e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | | water, 5780 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
Insoluble in: |
| water |
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Strength: | low |
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Odor Description: at 100.00 %. | mild phenolic |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Beijing Lys Chemicals |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
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BOC Sciences |
For experimental / research use only. |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid 98%
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Charkit Chemical |
DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID, 2,4-
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EMD Millipore |
For experimental / research use only. |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
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ExtraSynthese |
For experimental / research use only. |
beta-Resorcylic acid (HPLC) ≥90%
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Jalor-Chem |
For experimental / research use only. |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
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Parchem |
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
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Penta International |
2,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
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Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
For experimental / research use only. |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid
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Sigma-Aldrich |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, ≥97%
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Certified Food Grade Products |
TCI AMERICA |
For experimental / research use only. |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid >98.0%(T)
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WholeChem |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid, 97+%
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Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View |
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | Xi - Irritant |
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
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Hazards identification |
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Classification of the substance or mixture |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
None found. |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | |
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Hazard statement(s) |
None found. |
Precautionary statement(s) |
None found. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 > 800 mg/kg Highest dose applied was not lethal. (Grady et al., 1976)
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 > 800 mg/kg Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 196, Pg. 478, 1976.
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Dermal Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
Category: | flavoring agents |
Recommendation for 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid usage levels up to: | | not for fragrance use.
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Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 5.50 (μg/capita/day) |
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 6.00 (μg/capita/day) |
Structure Class: | I |
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). |
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library |
publication number: 17 |
Click here to view publication 17 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | - | - |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
breakfast cereal: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
cheese: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
chewing gum: | 3333.00000 | 3333.00000 |
condiments / relishes: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
fats / oils: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
fish products: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
frozen dairy: | 450.00000 | 450.00000 |
fruit ices: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
gelatins / puddings: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
hard candy: | - | - |
imitation dairy: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
instant coffee / tea: | 125.00000 | 125.00000 |
jams / jellies: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
meat products: | 100.00000 | 100.00000 |
milk products: | 100.00000 | 100.00000 |
nut products: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | 100.00000 | 100.00000 |
reconstituted vegetables: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
seasonings / flavors: | 25000.00000 | 25000.00000 |
snack foods: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
soft candy: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
soups: | 250.00000 | 250.00000 |
sugar substitutes: | 12500.00000 | 12500.00000 |
sweet sauces: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 |
Safety References:
Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA) reference(s): |
The FEMA GRAS assessment of hydroxyl- and alkoxy-substituted benzyl derivatives used as flavor ingredients. View pdf |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA): | Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 20 (FGE.20): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 52 (FGE.52): Consideration of hydroxy- and alkoxy-substituted benzyl derivatives evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters evaluated by EFSA in FGE.20 (2005) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 96 (FGE.96): Consideration of 88 flavouring substances considered by EFSA for which EU production volumes / anticipated production volumes have been submitted on request by DG SANCO. Addendum to FGE. 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 68, 69, 70, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85 and 87. View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 89-86-1 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 1491 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WGK Germany: | 1 |
| 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid |
Chemidplus: | 0000089861 |
RTECS: | VH3708050 for cas# 89-86-1 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
4- | carboxyresorcinol | 2,4- | dihydroxy benzoic acid | 2,4- | dihydroxy-benzoic acid | 4- | hydroxysalicylic acid | p- | hydroxysalicylic acid | para- | hydroxysalicylic acid | beta- | resorcinolic acid | 2,4- | resorcylic acid | b- | resorcylic acid | beta- | resorcylic acid |
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