3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetic acid

CAS: 93-40-3

Ref. 3D-FD12596

Product Information

• Name: 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetic acid
• Synonyms: Homoveratric acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetic acid is an aromatic acid that has antimicrobial properties. It is used as a food additive for the preservation of meat and poultry. The 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl group in this molecule is an intramolecular hydrogen acceptor. This property allows it to undergo transfer reactions with other molecules, such as protocatechuic acid and lignin. 3,4-Dimethoxyphenylacetic acid also inhibits cellular physiology and can be used in the treatment of bacteria in biological systems. The hydroxyl group can form an acidic compound by reacting with a proton donor, such as water or trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). This reaction may be catalyzed by the enzyme cytochrome P450 reductase.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 196.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O4/c1-13-8-4-3-7(6-10(11)12)5-9(8)14-2/h3-5H,6H2,1-2H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=WUAXWQRULBZETB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc(CC(=O)O)cc1OC