Molecular structure of 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, CAS Number: 89-86-1
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 89-86-1)
Alternate Names:
β-Resorcylic acid
Application:
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid is a organic building block
CAS Number:
89-86-1
Molecular Weight:
154.12
Molecular Formula:
C7H6O4
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2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,4-DHB) emerges naturally as a phenolic acid present in numerous plant species. It serves as an intermediate in synthesizing other compounds and exhibits relevance in the fields of biochemistry and pharmacology. The precise mechanism of action for 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid remains incompletely understood. Nonetheless, it is believed that this compound may exert its effects by modulating the activity of diverse enzymes, binding to specific receptors, or inhibiting the activity of particular enzymes.
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 89-86-1) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 5 g | sc-238335 | 5 g | $51.00 | |||
2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 100 g | sc-238335A | 100 g | $56.00 |