4-(4-Methylphenoxy)benzoic acid

CAS: 21120-65-0

Ref. 3D-FM52965

Product Information

• Name: 4-(4-Methylphenoxy)benzoic acid
• Synonyms: 21120-65-0, 4-(p-Tolyloxy)benzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 4-(4-methylphenoxy)-, Qvr Dor D1

Description

4-(4-Methylphenoxy)benzoic acid is a compound that has been shown to inhibit the enzyme phospholipase A2 and thereby reduce inflammation. It has also been shown to be used as a potential drug for conditions such as psoriasis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. 4-(4-Methylphenoxy)benzoic acid was discovered in vivo in mice and was then studied using an HPLC-UV method. The solubility of 4-(4-methylphenoxy)benzoic acid is minimal, with only 0.01% present in water at pH 7.5. This low solubility is due to its lipophilic nature, which can be improved by solubilizing it with cyclodextrin or other compounds that are able to form nonpolar associations with hydrophobic molecules like 4-(4-methylphenoxy)benzoic acid.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 228.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O3/c1-10-2-6-12(7-3-10)17-13-8-4-11(5-9-13)14(15)16/h2-9H,1H3,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=DCDYPMNXCDXNJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1ccc(Oc2ccc(C(=O)O)cc2)cc1