Benzenes

<p>2-Bromo-5-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester (2BB) is a phenoxy activator that activates the glucokinase activator. It has been shown to have a glucose lowering effect in both animal and human studies. 2BB is orally bioavailable and has an allosteric mode of action, which means it works by binding to the allosteric site on the enzyme's active site, thereby increasing its activity. It binds to the benzamide of glucokinase, which causes an increase in glucose uptake and utilization by cells. 2BB is being studied for use as an oral treatment for type II diabetes mellitus.</p>

<p>2-Bromo-6-hydroxybenzaldehyde is a synthetic chemical that consists of a furan ring with an acetonitrile group. It has been shown to be a constant in cyclic electroreduction and is used as a biomolecular surfactant. 2-Bromo-6-hydroxybenzaldehyde has also been shown to react intramolecularly with the hydroxyl group on the benzene ring, which results in the formation of a dimer. This chemical can be produced by solvolysis or electroreduction.</p>