alpharesorcylic

Alpharesorcylic acid is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H6O4. It is an organic acid and a derivative of resorcinol. Specifically, it is a dihydroxybenzoic acid, meaning it has two hydroxyl groups and one carboxyl group attached to a benzene ring. It is an isomer of other dihydroxybenzoic acids, such as beta-resorcylic acid and gamma-resorcylic acid, differing in the positions of the substituents on the aromatic ring.

The compound can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, often involving the carboxylation of resorcinol. Its properties include being a solid at room temperature and exhibiting acidic characteristics due to the presence of the carboxyl group. Alpharesorcylic acid has been studied for its potential biological activities and as a building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Research has explored its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, though further investigation is often required to confirm these effects and their relevance in biological systems. Its applications are primarily in the realm of chemical research and development, including its use as a reagent in organic synthesis and in the study of phenolic compounds.