| Molecular Formula | C8H8O4 |
| Molar Mass | 168 |
| Density | 1.3037 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 173-174°C |
| Boling Point | 257.07°C (rough estimate) |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide or 100% ethanol. |
| pKa | pK (25°) 3.90 |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | 1.5090 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00210536 |
| Use | Summary of the invention Lichen acid (2, 4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid) is a dihydroxybenzoic acid derivative having one more methyl group in its structure. It can be used as a pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate. |