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3,4-dihydroxybenzoate 3,4-dihydroxy-benzoic acid 4,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid 4-Carboxy-1,2-dihydroxybenzene Benzoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy- Benzoic acid,3,4-dihydroxy EINECS 202-760-0 MFCD00002509 protocatechuate protocatechuic acid Protocatehuic acid protochatechuic acid
Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. Human mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
Hazard Codes:?Xi
Risk Statements: 36/37/38
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36-37/39
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.?
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing.?
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
?3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid , its cas register number is 99-50-3. It also can be called Protocatechuic acid?.?3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS NO.99-50-3) has mixed effects on normal and cancer cells in in vitro and in vivo studies. It has been reported to induce apoptosis of human leukemia cells, as well as malignant HSG1 cells taken from human oral cavities,but?it was found to have mixed effects on TPA-induced mouse skin tumours.
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Skin irritation, Category 2
Eye irritation, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity \u2013 single exposure, Category 3
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
Prevention | P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
Response | P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/\u2026if you feel unwell. |
Storage | P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. |
Disposal | P501 Dispose of contents/container to ... |
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Literatures:
Chem. Zentralbl., , vol. 72, # II p. 1355 Monatshefte fuer Chemie, , vol. 24, p. 268,276 ![]() Yield: null |
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