4-Hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 99-96-7

Ref. 3D-FH64214

Product Information

• Name: 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 4-Carboxyphenol, 4-Hydroxybenzoesaeure, 4-Hydroxybenzoesaure, 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, 4-Hydroxybenzoic/Phbs/Phenol-4-Carboxylic Acid, Acide 4-hydroxybenzoique, Acido 4-Hidroxibenzoico, Benzoic acid, p-hydroxy-, Nsc 4961, Paraben-acid, p-Carboxyphenol, p-Hydroxybenzoic acid, p-Hydroxyl benzoic acid, p-Salicylic acid
• CAS: 99-96-7

Description

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is a plant metabolite that is found in many plants and fruits. 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid has been shown to have anti-diabetic effects in vitro. This compound also has anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its ability to inhibit the production of effector proteins such as nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase. The biological activity of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid is dependent on the concentration; at low concentrations it inhibits glucose uptake by cells, while at high concentrations it prevents cell growth.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 138.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₆O₃
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O3/c8-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(9)10/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10)
• InChI key: InChIKey=FJKROLUGYXJWQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1ccc(O)cc1