2-Hydroxy-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid

CAS: 129644-57-1

Ref. 3D-FH87059

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid
• Synonyms: Rarechem Al Be 0338, 5-(Trifluoromethoxy)salicylic acid

Description

2-Hydroxy-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzoic acid (2HFMB) is a trifluoromethoxy compound that is metabolized by deamination to 2-hydroxy-5-(trifluoroacetyl)benzoic acid. It has affinity for human liver and has been shown to inhibit the activity of neurokinin-1 receptor, which is responsible for pain and inflammation. 2HFMB also has anti-inflammatory effects in humans by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. This drug may be used to treat a number of diseases such as gout, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. 2HFMB also has a role in the treatment of cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 222.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₅F₃O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H5F3O4/c9-8(10,11)15-4-1-2-6(12)5(3-4)7(13)14/h1-3,12H,(H,13,14)
• InChI key: InChIKey=HNYMLXYADOZCNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1cc(OC(F)(F)F)ccc1O