2-Bromo-3-hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 91658-91-2

Ref. 3D-FB33765

Product Information

• Name: 2-Bromo-3-hydroxybenzoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Bromo-3-hydroxybenzoic acid is an inhibitor of HIV protease that has potent antiviral activity. It inhibits the enzyme responsible for the cleavage of the gag and pol polyproteins in HIV, preventing the formation of new virus particles. 2-Bromo-3-hydroxybenzoic acid is orally bioavailable and can be used as a prodrug for other benzamides or urethanes with antiviral potency. This drug is a cyclic inhibitor that binds to the hydrophobic pocket on the surface of HIV protease and prevents it from functioning as an enzyme.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 201.02 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₅BrO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder