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Diss Factsheets

Administrative data

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards and described in sufficient detail

Data source

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
EC Number:
201-946-9
EC Name:
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Cas Number:
89-86-1
Molecular formula:
C7H6O4
IUPAC Name:
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Test material form:
solid

Results and discussion

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
solid
Form / colour / odour
Key result
Form:
solid: particulate/powder
Colour:
light beige
Odour:
characteristic of aromatic compounds
Substance type:
organic

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a light beige powder with characteristic aromatic odour.
Executive summary:

2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a light beige powder with characteristic aromatic odour.