3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 74799-63-6

Ref. 3D-FD68081

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is a fluorotyrosine analog that has been shown to be metabolized by tyrosinase and to inhibit the enzymatic synthesis of l-tyrosine. It has also been shown to react with the fluoride ion and to form difluorotyrosines. These reactions are catalyzed by an enzyme on the electrode surface. The fluorotyrosines can then undergo biochemical reactions, such as electron transfer and oxidation, leading to a change in pH or current. This process is similar to that of other protein synthesis inhibitors, such as ascorbic acid and tyrosine. 3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid may be used in the treatment of hyperpigmentation disorders or skin cancer caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 174.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₄F₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4F2O3/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10/h1-2,10H,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=ONYKRDQINKHFQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1cc(F)c(O)c(F)c1