2-Hydroxy-6-(4-hydroxyphenethyl)benzoic acid

CAS: 23255-59-6

Ref. 3D-YAA25559

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-6-(4-hydroxyphenethyl)benzoic acid
• Synonyms: 23255-59-6, 6-(p-Hydroxyphenethyl)salicylic Acid, Benzoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-6-[2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Ethyl]-, Lunularic acid, Salicylic acid, 6-(p-hydroxyphenethyl)-

Description

2-Hydroxy-6-(4-hydroxyphenethyl)benzoic acid is a versatile compound that has various applications in different industries. It is commonly used as an inhibitor for aluminum corrosion, chlorantraniliprole, and triclosan. Additionally, it acts as an inhibitor for fatty acid and cellulose synthesis in Bacillus thuringiensis. The acid phenethyl group present in the compound gives it unique properties that make it suitable for use in research chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

This compound can also act as a proton donor or acceptor due to the presence of hydroxyl groups. It has been found to have potential chemokine inhibitory effects, making it useful in the development of anti-inflammatory drugs. Furthermore, 2-Hydroxy-6-(4-hydroxyphenethyl)benzoic acid exhibits antibiotic properties against certain strains of bacteria, such as erythromycin-resistant bacteria.

Overall, this compound's diverse characteristics and applications make it a

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 258.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder