5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid

CAS: 3438-16-2

Ref. 3D-FC36354

Product Information

• Name: 5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Methoxy-5-chlorobenzoic acid, 5-Chloro-2-Methoxybenzoate, 5-Chloro-2-Methoxybenzoic Acid, 5-Chloro-o-anisic acid (COOH=1), Benzoic acid, 5-chloro-2-methoxy-, o-Anisic acid, 5-chloro-, 5-Chloro-o-anisic acid

Description

5-Chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid is an industrial chemical that is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, plastics, and dyes. It also has hypoglycemic activity and can be used to treat type 2 diabetes. The molecular modeling study of this compound showed that it binds to the chloride ion by forming a hydrogen bond between the oxygen atom of the carboxylic acid group and the nitrogen atom of the chloride ion. This interaction leads to a lower pH value in the environment where 5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid is present. This change in pH may affect other molecules such as glucose, which could lead to a decrease in blood sugar levels. Researchers have found that 5-chloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid has cancer cell growth inhibiting properties and can be used as a potential drug for colorectal adenocarcinoma treatment.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 186.59 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇ClO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7ClO3/c1-12-7-3-2-5(9)4-6(7)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=HULDRQRKKXRXBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc(Cl)cc1C(=O)O