2-Methoxybenzoic acid

2-Methoxybenzoic acid (NSC 3778) is used as an internal standard of salicylic acid and its putative biosynthetic precursors in cucumber leaves. Another known use is in the synthesis of Benextramine.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[579-75-9]

Product Name Alternative

NSC 3778; O-Methylsalicylic acid; Salicylic acid methyl ether

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Endogenous Metabolite

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Cancer-programmed cell death

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-Methoxybenzoic_acid.html

Purity

99.86

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C(O)C1=CC=CC=C1OC

Molecular Formula

C8H8O3

Molecular Weight

152.15

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Meuwly P, et al. Ortho-anisic acid as internal standard for the simultaneous quantitation of salicylic acid and its putative biosynthetic precursors in cucumber leaves. Anal Biochem. 1993 Nov 1;214 (2) :500-5.