Syringic acid

Syringic acid
Chemical structure of syringic acid
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid
Other names
Gallic acid 3,5-dimethyl ether
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
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KEGG
UNII
  • COC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)OC)C(=O)O
Properties
C9H10O5
Molar mass 198.174 g·mol−1
Melting point 206 to 209
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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UV visible spectrum of syringic acid.

Syringic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic compound and dimethoxybenzene that is commonly found as a plant metabolite.