2-Carboxy-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid

CAS: 577-68-4

Ref. 3D-AAA57768

Product Information

• Name: 2-Carboxy-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Carboxy-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid (2CMB) is a low molecular weight compound that is synthesized by the trimethylation of tylophorine. Its pentamethoxy derivative, 2CMB penta-O-methyl ester, can be found in ipecac. The acetylation of 2CMB leads to 4-hydroxybenzoic acid as a residue. Thermophilic bacteria produce 2CMB from 4-hydroxybenzoic acid through decarboxylation and oxidation. This metabolic product is also found in the fermentation broth of some strains of yeast.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 226.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%