Chemical Name: Sodium gentisate
CAS No.: 4955-90-2
Molecular Formula: C7H5NaO4
Molecular Weight: 176.1
Appearance: White or almost red crystalline powder
Assay: 98%-99%min
Sodium Gentisate CAS 4955-90-2
Description
Sodium gentisate Details
Chemical Name: Sodium gentisate
CAS No.: 4955-90-2
Molecular Formula: C7H5NaO4
Molecular Weight: 176.1
Molecular Structure:
Appearance: White or almost red crystalline powder
Sodium gentisate Typical Properties
| Item | Specifications | |
| Appearance | white or almost red crystalline powder | |
| Water | No more than 18.0% | |
| Purity | ≥99.0% | |
Sodium gentisate Usage
Cosmetics & Skin Brightening
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Used in skincare products as a potential skin-lightening agent. It acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor, which helps reduce melanin production and treat hyperpigmentation.
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
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Used in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds.
Fine Chemicals & Analytical Chemistry
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Employed as a chemical reagent in laboratory research and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Sodium gentisate Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 1kg/aluminum foil bag, 25kg/fiber drum, or customized according to requirements
Sodium gentisate Storage
Stored in cool dry ventilated place away from fire, heat, light, acids and food materials.