2-Hydroxyisophthalic acid

CAS: 606-19-9

Ref. 3D-AAA60619

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxyisophthalic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Hydroxyisophthalic acid is a hydroxylated derivative of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. It is used in the manufacture of esters such as 2-ethoxyethanol and 2-ethoxyethyl acetate. It has also been shown to have a number of enzyme activities, including esterases, glycosidases, and lipases. The macrocyclic structure of 2-hydroxyisophthalic acid is responsible for its ability to interact with other molecules through hydrogen bonding and coordination chemistry. The carboxylate group on 2-hydroxyisophthalic acid interacts with the hydroxy group on the fatty acids found in soap, which leads to its use as an emulsifying agent. The carbonyl oxygens on 2-hydroxyisophthalic acid are responsible for its anti-inflammatory properties as they inhibit prostaglandin synthesis when they bind to the cyclooxygenase enzymes that catalyze

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 182.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₆O₅
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder