Ethyl protocatechuate is a phenolic compound. It can be found in the peanut seed testa.[3][4] It is also present in wine.[5] It is the ethylic ester of protocatechuic acid.
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Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | |
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Ethyl ester of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester EDHB Ethyl-3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.021.391 |
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C9H10O4 | |
Molar mass | 182.175 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White or pale brownish yellow, crystalline powder; odorless or has a faint
phenol-like odour |
Melting point | 132 to 135 °C (270 to 275 °F; 405 to 408 K) |
Boiling point | 357 to 358 °C (675 to 676 °F; 630 to 631 K)[2] |
Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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The compound is a prolyl 4-hydroxylase inhibitor[6] and can be used to protect the myocardium.[7]