3-Methylsalicylic acid

CAS: 83-40-9

Ref. 3D-FM25563

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methylsalicylic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid2,3-Cresotic acidb-Cresotinic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Methylsalicylic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylate that has been shown to be an inhibitor of the hydrogenation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. 3-Methylsalicylic acid inhibits the binding of benzyl groups to intramolecular hydrogen and hydroxyl groups, which are required for the formation of a covalent bond. The antiproliferative effect of 3-methylsalicylic acid on cancer cells is due to its ability to inhibit protein synthesis by blocking the enzyme carboxylase. 3-Methylsalicylic acid also has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as an antiseptic and analgesic.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-5-3-2-4-6(7(5)9)8(10)11/h2-4,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=WHSXTWFYRGOBGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cccc(C(=O)O)c1O