Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate
Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate (Protocatechuic acid methyl ester; Methyl protocatechuate) is a major metabolite of antioxidant polyphenols found in green tea. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[2150-43-8]
Product Name Alternative
Protocatechuic acid methyl ester; Methyl protocatechuate
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Apoptosis; Keap1-Nrf2
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; NF-κB
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Methyl_3,4-dihydroxybenzoate.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.97
Solubility
DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(OC)C1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1
Molecular Formula
C8H8O4
Molecular Weight
168.15
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Ameeramja J, et al. Protocatechuic acid methyl ester ameliorates fluoride toxicity in A549 cells. Food Chem Toxicol. 2017 Nov;109 (Pt 2) :941-950.|[2]Ameeramja J, et al. Protocatechuic acid methyl ester modulates fluoride induced pulmonary toxicity in rats. Food Chem Toxicol. 2018 Aug;118:235-244.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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