Methyl 4-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoate

CAS: 4136-97-4

Ref. 3D-FM33559

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 4-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoate
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-4-aminobenzoic acid methyl ester, 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxycarbonylaniline, 4-Amino-2-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, 4-Aminosalicylic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 4-amino-2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-aminobenzoate, Methyl 4-Amino-2-Hydroxybenzoate, Methyl 4-aminosalicylate, NSC 30263, NSC 48927, Salicylic acid, 4-amino-, methyl ester, Salicylic acid, amino-, methyl ester, p-Aminosalicylic acid methyl ester, Methyl p-aminosalicylate

Description

Methyl 4-amino-2-hydroxybenzoate is a conjugate acid that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of quinoline derivatives. It has been shown to be an inhibitor of hypochlorous acid, which is a neutrophil-produced oxidant that damages tissues and is involved in the pathogenesis of tuberculosis. Methyl 4-amino-2-hydroxybenzoate also inhibits the formation of chloride ion, which is necessary for the growth of bacteria. This compound binds to chlorine atoms through hydrogen bonds and hydrogen chloride ions through structural formula.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 167.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₉NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO3/c1-12-8(11)6-3-2-5(9)4-7(6)10/h2-4,10H,9H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=QQOXBFUTRLDXDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccc(N)cc1O