Benzoic Acids

<p>4-Toluic acid is a chemical compound with the molecular formula CH3C6H2O2. It is a white solid that is soluble in water and alcohol. 4-Toluic acid can be produced by oxidation of benzoate, which is a reaction catalyzed by light or by using a catalyst such as trifluoroacetic acid. The reaction mechanism begins with the formation of the intramolecular hydrogen and subsequent oxidation to form an organic radical. This organic radical then reacts with oxygen to produce 4-toluic acid. 4-Toluic acid has been shown to have biochemical properties such as enzyme inhibition, DNA cleavage, and protein denaturation. The coordination geometry for this molecule is octahedral, and its redox potentials are -0.27 V (in acidic solution) and -1.06 V (in alkaline solution).</p>

<p>Component in some dental cements</p>

<p>n-Pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate is a preservative that inhibits the growth of microorganisms. It is used in products such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food to prevent spoilage. The antimicrobial activity of n-pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate has been shown to be due to p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which binds to bacterial cell walls. This binding prevents the formation of an antibiotic-inhibitor complex with the enzyme cell wall synthesis that is required for cell wall biosynthesis, inhibiting protein synthesis and cell division. n-Pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate has also been shown to inhibit bacterial growth in vitro and in vivo in rats by interfering with protein synthesis in rat liver microsomes.</p>

<p>Ethyl 2-nitrobenzoate is a cyclic organic compound that contains a nitro group, which is an organic radical with the formula -NO2. It belongs to the class of amides and has two carbonyl groups. The molecule consists of a bicyclic heterocycle consisting of one ring with five carbon atoms and one ring with six carbon atoms. Ethyl 2-nitrobenzoate can be used in the treatment of muscle diseases, metabolic disorders, growth factor deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, and neural system disorders due to its ability to act as an antihypertensive agent and as an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). This molecule's hydroxyl group can also react with epidermal growth factor (EGF) to form N-hydroxyethyl EGF (NHE). This product has been shown to have antiviral properties against HIV-1 protease inhibitors by interfering with viral protein synthesis.</p>

<p>3,5,6-Trichlorosalicylic acid binds to the active site of bacterial 5-nitrosalicylic acid reductase and inhibits its activity. It is an inhibitor of proton-translocating ATPases. 3,5,6-Trichlorosalicylic acid has been shown to be effective against a variety of bacteria at low concentrations. 3,5,6-Trichlorosalicylic acid has also been shown to inhibit some physiological activities such as the light emission and chemiluminescent reaction of luciferin in fireflies. This chemical reacts with chloride ions to produce light.</p>

<p>4-Aminobenzoic acid is a chemical compound that can be used as an antibacterial agent in wastewater treatment. It has been shown to be effective against Aerobacter aerogenes and other bacteria. 4-Aminobenzoic acid is a basic compound with an aromatic ring and four amine groups. It is often used in the synthesis of polymers, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pigments. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique uses 4-aminobenzoic acid as a cofactor for DNA synthesis. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is another application of this chemical compound in which it acts as a redox mediator in the electrical circuit. 4-Aminobenzoic acid also has been shown to have toxic effects on bowel disease cells, which may be due to its ability to react with nucleophilic groups on cell surfaces or by inhibiting the production of essential proteins or enzymes within the cells</p>

<p>Ethyl 3-aminobenzoate is a chemical that is used as an anesthetic. It is administered intravenously and has been shown to have effects on the cardiovascular system, such as lowering blood pressure, decreasing heart rate and increasing the time it takes for the heart to recover after a contraction. Ethyl 3-aminobenzoate also affects the central nervous system by causing anesthesia and changes in brain function. Its effects are reversible with administration of naloxone or flumazenil.</p>