2,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid

CAS: 614-86-8

Ref. 3D-FD67899

Product Information

• Name: 2,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,4-Dihydroxycinnamic acid (2,4-DHCA) is a naturally occurring compound that is synthesized by the shikimate pathway. 2,4-DHCA has been shown to inhibit the growth of influenza virus in cell culture. 2,4-DHCA may provide protection from influenza in humans and animals by inhibiting the release of inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor and interleukin-1 from cells. This anti-inflammatory effect has been observed in animal models for various inflammatory diseases including arthritis and asthma.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 180.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O4/c10-7-3-1-6(8(11)5-7)2-4-9(12)13/h1-5,10-11H,(H,12,13)/b4-2+
• InChI key: InChIKey=HGEFWFBFQKWVMY-DUXPYHPUSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)/C=C/c1ccc(O)cc1O