Meconic acid

CAS: 497-59-6

Ref. 3D-FM160058

Product Information

• Name: Meconic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Meconic acid is a metal chelate that binds to metals such as zinc and copper, which are required for the synthesis of prostaglandins. Meconic acid has been shown to have significant interactions with other drugs, including sodium carbonate, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, and antipsychotics. Meconic acid also inhibits the activity of pestivirus, which affects the nervous system in rats. Studies on long-term toxicity have not been conducted. Meconic acid has been used as a treatment for curcuma aromatica induced hepatitis and is toxic to animals at high doses.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 200.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₄O₇
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4O7/c8-2-1-3(6(10)11)14-5(4(2)9)7(12)13/h1,9H,(H,10,11)(H,12,13)
• InChI key: InChIKey=ZEGRKMXCOCRTCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1cc(=O)c(O)c(C(=O)O)o1