6-Methylsalicylic acid

6-Methylsalicylic acid is the secondary metabolite that could be isolated from some fungi. 6-Methylsalicylic acid can be used as building blocks for synthesis of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[567-61-3]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Drug Intermediate

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/6-methylsalicylic-acid.html

Purity

99.82

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

OC1=CC=CC(C)=C1C(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C8H8O3

Molecular Weight

152.15

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Light RJ. The biosynthesis of 6-methylsalicylic acid. Crude enzyme systems from early and late producing strains of Penicillium patulum. J Biol Chem. 1967 Apr 25;242 (8) :1880-6.