Vanillic acid methyl ester

CAS: 3943-74-6

Ref. 3D-FV71320

Product Information

• Name: Vanillic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoateMethyl Vanillate4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Vanillic acid methyl ester is a chemical compound that can be used as an antioxidant and antimicrobial agent. It is synthesized by the reaction of vanillin with methanol in the presence of hydrochloric acid. Vanillic acid methyl ester has been shown to have antioxidative properties and inhibit the activities of various enzymes, such as eugenol oxidase, lipid peroxidase, and cyclooxygenase-1. This product also has shown anti-inflammatory effects in animal models of bowel disease and coronary heart diseases. Vanillic acid methyl ester converts to benzoic acid when it is metabolized by cytochrome P450 2E1, which can then be conjugated with glutathione or glucuronic acid.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 182.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-12-8-5-6(9(11)13-2)3-4-7(8)10/h3-5,10H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=BVWTXUYLKBHMOX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccc(O)c(OC)c1