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2-pyrocatechuic acid
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Definition
: Benzoic acid substituted by one or more hydroxy groups in any position on the benzene ring.
Other names
Acids, Hydroxybenzoic
Substance
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2-pyrocatechuic acid [ 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate,2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid,2-pyrocatechuic acid, sodium salt,ferri-2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid,o-pyrocatechuic acid ]
RN given refers to parent cpd
303-38-8
*Hydroxybenzoic Acids
Pharma Action
Iron Chelating Agents
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