4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid is widely used as a reagent for potent TTR amyloidogenesis inhibitors. It plays an important role as an intermediate in agrochemicals and dyestuffs. It is also used in the preparation of mexiletine derivatives.
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Applications
4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid is widely used as a reagent for potent TTR amyloidogenesis inhibitors. It plays an important role as an intermediate in agrochemicals and dyestuffs. It is also used in the preparation of mexiletine derivatives.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol.
Notes
Keep away from heat and avoid excessive light. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Demirkiran, O.; Sabudak, T.; Ozturk, M.; Topcu, G. Antioxidant and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Activities of Flavonoids from Trifolium nigrescens Subsp. petrisavi. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2013, 61 (51), 12598-12603.
- Khan, S.; Fatima, I.; Kazmi, M. H.; Malik, A. New Secondary Metabolites from Allium victorialis. Helv. Chim. Acta 2013, 96 (6), 1176-1181.