Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate
Catalog No.
A4789
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Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate (CAS: 2150-43-8), also known as protocatechuic acid methyl ester, is a hydroxybenzoate compound derived from the metabolic processing of tea polyphenols. It exhibits antioxidative properties by directly scavenging free radicals and inhibiting oxidative stress-related enzymatic activity. In addition, it modulates inflammatory signaling pathways, contributing to anti-inflammatory effects. This molecule is widely employed in cellular and animal models to investigate oxidative injury, elucidate mechanisms underlying inflammation, and explore therapeutic strategies for related diseases.
| Storage | Store at -20°C |
| M.Wt | 168.15 |
| Cas No. | 2150-43-8 |
| Formula | C8H8O4 |
| Synonyms | Protocatechuic acid methyl ester; Methyl protocatechuate |
| Solubility | ≥18.9 mg/mL in DMSO; ≥19.1 mg/mL in EtOH; ≥4.78 mg/mL in H2O with ultrasonic |
| Chemical Name | methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate |
| SDF | Download SDF |
| Canonical SMILES | COC(c(cc1)cc(O)c1O)=O |
| Shipping Condition | Small Molecules with Blue Ice, Modified Nucleotides with Dry Ice. |
| General tips | We do not recommend long-term storage for the solution, please use it up soon. |
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