2-Benzyloxybenzoic acid

CAS: 14389-86-7

Ref. 3D-FB66831

Product Information

• Name: 2-Benzyloxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-(Benzyloxy)Benzoate, 2-(Benzyloxy)benzoic acid, 2-(Phenylmethoxy)benzoic acid, 2-[(Phenylmethyl)oxy]benzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-, Benzoic acid, o-(benzyloxy)-, O-Benzylsalicylic acid, Salicylic acid benzyl ether, o-(Benzyloxy)benzoic acid
• CAS: 14389-86-7

Description

2-Benzyloxybenzoic acid is a chemical compound that has been shown to have anticancer activity. It shares structural similarities with the drug methylphenidate, which is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. 2-Benzyloxybenzoic acid inhibits adenyl cyclase and methylation of proteins, leading to the inhibition of cancer growth. 2-Benzyloxybenzoic acid also has a role in the development of insulin resistance and hypertension by inhibiting conjugation reactions. This compound has been shown to have antiviral activity against HIV-1, influenza A virus, and human cytomegalovirus (CMV). It also has anti-inflammatory properties and exhibits potent antifungal activity against Candida albicans.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 228.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O3/c15-14(16)12-8-4-5-9-13(12)17-10-11-6-2-1-3-7-11/h1-9H,10H2,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=GMOYUTKNPLBTMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1ccccc1OCc1ccccc1