3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 603-80-5

Ref. 3D-FH03702

Product Information

• Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: Hydroxytoluicacid, 3-Hydroxy-o-toluic acid, 2-Methyl-3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-2-Methylbenzoate, 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy benzoic acid
• CAS: 603-80-5

Description

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid is a chemical compound that can be found in urine. It has been shown to have antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). This compound was synthesized by molecular modeling study, which showed that 3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid has the potential to inhibit viral replication by attacking the viral DNA. The structure of this molecule was also studied in detail using nuclear magnetic resonance and X-ray crystallography techniques. 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzoic acid is a weak base, which can react with an acidic solution to form a salt, such as chloride or sulfonate. This salt can then be used as an active ingredient in drugs to treat infections caused by viruses such as HSV and CMV.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-5-6(8(10)11)3-2-4-7(5)9/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=RIERSGULWXEJKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1c(O)cccc1C(=O)O