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>(3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)acetone is a phenolic compound that is used as a calibration standard in the analysis of tannins. It has been shown to have a catalytic effect on the oxidation of oleic acid and linoleic acid in the presence of peroxides. The addition of (3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)acetone to an oil or fat emulsion at room temperature leads to an increase in the viscosity of the emulsion. This compound can be found in many plants, such as tea and coffee beans, cocoa beans, and red wine grapes.</p>