2-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 7697-27-0

Ref. 3D-FB139628

Product Information

• Name: 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid
• CAS: 7697-27-0

Description

2-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid is a bioactive molecule that has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of the enzyme Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPPIV), which is involved in the post-proline cleavage of dipeptides. 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid has been shown to have oral anti-diabetic properties and can be used as an insulin sensitiser. This compound also has potency against cancer cells, inhibiting proliferation and inducing apoptosis. 2-Bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid is bioavailable and can be synthesised from deoxybenzoin, chlorides, and methyl derivatives. It can also be made by condensation of two molecules of 4-(chloromethyl) benzoic acid or 3,5-(dimethyl) benzaldehyde with one molecule of ethylene glycol. It is an analogue of 2,3,4,

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 215.04 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇BrO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7BrO2/c1-5-2-3-6(8(10)11)7(9)4-5/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=ZZYYOHPHSYCHQG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1ccc(C(=O)O)c(Br)c1