2-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid

CAS: 6286-46-0

Ref. 3D-FB19136

Product Information

• Name: 2-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 6-Bromoveratric acidNSC 10074
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid is a synthetic compound that belongs to the group of anticancer drugs. It is a potent inhibitor of mitochondrial membrane depolarization and has been shown to inhibit tumor growth in vivo. 2-Bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid also induces cell death by demethylation and hydroxylation of DNA, leading to apoptosis. This compound is synthesized by reacting 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid with bromine and potassium hydroxide. Surrogates such as amides are used for this synthesis because the original product is not stable enough. Protocatechuic acid can be produced from 2-bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid through hydrolysis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 261.07 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₉BrO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9BrO4/c1-13-7-3-5(9(11)12)6(10)4-8(7)14-2/h3-4H,1-2H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=HWFCHCRFQWEFMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1cc(Br)c(C(=O)O)cc1OC