Chemical Name: Protocatechuic acid
Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
CAS No.: 99-50-3
Molecular Formula: C7H6O4
Molecular Weight: 154.12
Parameter | Description |
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Chemical Name | 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid |
CAS Number | 99-50-3 |
Molecular Formula | C7H6O4 |
Molecular Weight | 154.12 g/mol |
Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
Melting Point | 200-203°C (dec.) |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, DMSO; slightly soluble in water |
Feature | Protocatechuic Acid | Gallic Acid | Vanillic Acid |
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Antioxidant Capacity | High | Very High | Moderate |
Bioavailability | 85-92% | 75-80% | 90-95% |
Thermal Stability | Stable up to 200°C | Stable up to 250°C | Stable up to 180°C |
Pharmaceutical Applications | Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial | Astringent, Anticancer | Neuroprotective |
Used as intermediate in synthesis of cardiovascular drugs and antimicrobial agents. Demonstrates significant radical scavenging activity (IC50 = 8.3 μM in DPPH assay).
Extends shelf-life of meat products by 40-60% through lipid oxidation inhibition. FDA-approved as GRAS substance (21 CFR 182.60).
Effective in anti-aging creams (reduces MMP-1 production by 62% at 50μM concentration) and acne treatments (MIC = 128μg/mL against C. acnes).
Application | Concentration Range | Synergistic Agents |
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Oral Supplements | 50-200 mg/day | Vitamin C, Quercetin |
Topical Formulations | 0.5-2% w/w | Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol |
Food Additive | 0.01-0.1% | Rosmarinic Acid, EDTA |
Client: Top 10 Global Pharma Company
Application: Synthesis of antihypertensive drug intermediate
Result: 22% yield improvement vs traditional methods, 99.8% HPLC purity
Client: Organic Food Manufacturer (EU)
Application: Replacement of synthetic BHA in snack products
Result: 18-month shelf life achieved with 0.05% concentration
Client: Premium Skincare Brand
Application: Anti-pollution serum formulation
Result: 31% reduction in urban dust-induced ROS generation
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