ethyl 2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxybenzoate Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

443.4±30.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.094±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

pka

8.28±0.23(Predicted)

InChI

InChI=1S/C16H24O4/c1-3-5-6-7-8-9-12-10-13(17)11-14(18)15(12)16(19)20-4-2/h10-11,17-18H,3-9H2,1-2H3

InChIKey

ZKDFAIJIDPUSIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(OCC)(=O)C1=C(O)C=C(O)C=C1CCCCCCC

ethyl 2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxybenzoate Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Ethyl 2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxybenzoate is an important organic compound with diverse applications. It is widely used in various industries, including the production of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and food preservatives. In the pharmaceutical industry, ethyl 2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxybenzoate is useful for acting as a preservative. It prevents bacterial growth and extends the shelf life of drugs and other pharmaceutical products. It is also used as an intermediate in synthesizing certain antibiotics, such as erythromycin.