Methyl 3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate

Ref. 3D-FM139279

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl 3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate is a catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor that also modulates tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α. It has been shown to be cytotoxic in vitro, and to inhibit the proliferation of human T cells. Inhibition of TNF-α can be seen by the inhibition of the expression of this cytokine in vivo. Methyl 3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate has been shown to inhibit the growth of hepatoma cells in culture and to induce necrosis. This compound has also been used as a crystallization aid for eriodictyol, a flavonoid molecule. The crystal structure of eriodictyol was determined using single crystal X-ray diffraction data collected from methyl 3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate crystals.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 198.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%