4-Bromo-3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 16534-12-6

Ref. 3D-FB02084

Product Information

• Name: 4-Bromo-3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 4-Bromo-3,5-resorcylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Bromo-3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (4BDHB) is a cyclopentyl hydroxyl group that is found in the brain. It is a metabolite of 4-hydroxybiphenyl and has been shown to bind to the CB2 receptor. 4BDHB has been shown to have antiinflammatory effects by inhibiting microglia activation. The structural analysis of this compound shows that it has functionalities such as hydrogen bond donor, hydrogen bond acceptor, and amide. 4BDHB also has a biphenyl backbone with two diazonium salt moieties on either side. This molecule can be synthesized using an intramolecular hydrogen shift reaction between phenol and nitrosobenzene.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 233.02 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₅BrO₄
• Purity: Min. 98.0%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5BrO4/c8-6-4(9)1-3(7(11)12)2-5(6)10/h1-2,9-10H,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=NUTRHYYFCDEALP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1cc(O)c(Br)c(O)c1