2,6-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde(CAS#387-46-2)

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2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula C7H6O3. Its main properties include:

1. Appearance: 2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde is a white crystalline solid.
2. Solubility: It can be dissolved in water, but also soluble in many organic solvents such as alcohol and ether.
3. Chemical reaction: 2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde can carry out many reactions, such as addition, oxidation, esterification, etc.

2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde has a wide range of applications:

1. Organic synthesis: It is an important organic synthesis intermediate, which can be used to manufacture other organic compounds, such as dyes, drugs, pesticides, etc.
2. Pigment: It can be used as a synthetic raw material for pigments and dyes.
3. Optical materials: Compounds derived from 2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde have potential applications in the field of optics.

Common methods of preparing 2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde include:

1. Chiral catalyst method: using chiral molecules as catalysts, the synthetic yield and selectivity of 2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde are improved.
2. Chemical reaction method: 2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde was obtained by selective oxidation of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde.

Regarding safety information, 2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde is relatively safe under general conditions, but the following matters still need to be noted:

1. Avoid contact with skin and eyes: contact with 2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde may cause irritation or allergic reactions, and appropriate personal protective measures should be used.
2. Avoid inhalation and ingestion: If aspiration or ingestion, should immediately seek medical help and emergency treatment.
3. Pay attention to fire and explosion prevention measures during storage and handling: 2,6-dihydroxybenzaldehyde is a flammable substance and should be kept away from open flames and high temperatures.