2,5-Dimethoxybenzoic acid

CAS: 2785-98-0

Ref. 3D-FD39716

Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoate, 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoic, Benzoic acid, 2,5-dimethoxy-, Gentisic Acid Dimethyl Ether, NSC 44887, Rarechem Al Bo 0325

Description

2,5-Dimethoxybenzoic acid (2,5-DMA) is a plant metabolite that belongs to the group of cinnamic acid derivatives. It can be found in plants and has been shown to have systemic effects. 2,5-DMA is involved in the cycloacylation of protocatechuic acid. This reaction is catalyzed by an enzyme called cyclooxygenase and requires molecular oxygen as a cofactor. 2,5-DMA also forms hydrogen bonds with methoxy groups and other molecules. The monoclonal antibodies against 2,5-DMA have been used for radiation therapy and are effective against cancer cells. Model studies show that 2,5-DMA can be converted into more potent metabolites by the action of cytochrome P450 enzymes or glutathione S-transferases.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 182.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-12-6-3-4-8(13-2)7(5-6)9(10)11/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=NYJBTJMNTNCTCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc(OC)c(C(=O)O)c1