Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate

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Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate Structure
Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate structure
Common Name Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
CAS Number 3187-58-4 Molecular Weight 182.173
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 339.1±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C9H10O4 Melting Point 141-142℃
MSDS N/A Flash Point 138.1±15.8 °C

 Use of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate


Methyl orsellinate is a phytotoxic compound with antifungal activities. Methyl orsellinate is a 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor with an IC50 value of 59.6 μM. Methyl orsellinate can be used for fungal infection research[1][2].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
Synonym More Synonyms

 Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Methyl orsellinate is a phytotoxic compound with antifungal activities. Methyl orsellinate is a 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor with an IC50 value of 59.6 μM. Methyl orsellinate can be used for fungal infection research[1][2].
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References

[1]. Ingólfsdóttir K, et al. Effects of tenuiorin and methyl orsellinate from the lichen Peltigera leucophlebia on 5-/15-lipoxygenases and proliferation of malignant cell lines in vitro. Phytomedicine. 2002 Oct;9(7):654-8.  

[2]. S. Woodward, et al. Two new antifungal metabolites produced by Sparassis crispa in culture and in decayed trees. Microbiology. 1993.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 339.1±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 141-142℃
Molecular Formula C9H10O4
Molecular Weight 182.173
Flash Point 138.1±15.8 °C
Exact Mass 182.057907
PSA 66.76000
LogP 2.38
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.578
InChIKey NCCWCZLEACWJIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC(=O)c1c(C)cc(O)cc1O

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi
HS Code 2918199090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

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HS Code 2918199090
Summary 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoateBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Primary cell-based high-throughput screening assay for identification of compounds th...
Source: Johns Hopkins Ion Channel Center
Target: regulator of G-protein signaling 4 isoform 2 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: JHICC_RGS_Act_HTS
Name: Luminescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: mu-type opioid receptor isoform MOR-1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: OPRM1-OPRD1_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: QFRET-based biochemical primary high throughput screening assay to identify exosite i...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain-containing protein 17 preproprotein [Homo sapiens]
External Id: ADAM17_INH_QFRET_1536_1X%INH PRUN
Name: ERK5 transcriptional activity HTS
Source: 24565
Target: N/A
External Id: ERK5 transcriptional activity-HTS
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_AG_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: uHTS identification of small molecule activators of the adaptive arm of the Unfolded ...
Source: Burnham Center for Chemical Genomics
Target: N/A
External Id: BCCG-A405-UPR-XBP1-PrimaryAgonist-Assay
Name: Fluorescence polarization to screen for inhibitor that competite the binding of FadD2...
Source: Broad Institute
Target: FATTY-ACID-CoA LIGASE FADD28 (FATTY-ACID-CoA SYNTHETASE)
External Id: 2147-01_Inhibitor_SinglePoint_HTS_Activity
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify pos...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_PAM_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Fluorescence polarization-based biochemical high throughput primary assay to identify...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: RecName: Full=Sialate O-acetylesterase; AltName: Full=H-Lse; AltName: Full=Sialic acid-specific 9-O-acetylesterase; Flags: Precursor [Homo sapiens]
External Id: SIAE_INH_FP_1536_1X%INH PRUN
Name: Antifungal activity against Cryptococcus neoformans ATCC 90113 assessed as fungal gro...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Cryptococcus neoformans
External Id: CHEMBL4812566
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Methyl 4,6-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate
Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-, methyl ester
methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-5-methyl benzoate
orsellinic acid methyl ester
Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester
Benzoic acid,2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-,methyl ester
orsenillic acid
Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl benzoate
Methyl orsellinate

 Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the InChIKey of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
A: InChIKey of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is NCCWCZLEACWJIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the downstream products of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate: 488-87-9;4707-47-5;715-33-3;6110-37-8;567-61-3;3446-05-7;33528-09-5;34874-90-3;34874-76-5;3465-63-2.
Q: What is the LogP of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
A: LogP of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is 2.38.
Q: What are the uses of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
A: Main uses of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate: Methyl orsellinate is a phytotoxic compound with antifungal activities. Methyl orsellinate is a 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor with an IC50 value of 59.6 μM. Methyl orsellinate can be used for fungal infection research[1][2].
Q: What is the melting point of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
A: Melting point of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is 141-142℃.
Q: What is the English name of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
A: The English name of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
A: SMILES notation of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is COC(=O)c1c(C)cc(O)cc1O.
Q: What English synonyms does Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate have?
A: English synonyms of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate: Methyl 4,6-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-, methyl ester, methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-5-methyl benzoate, orsellinic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate, 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid,2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl-,methyl ester, orsenillic acid, Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methyl benzoate, Methyl orsellinate.
Q: What is the boiling point of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
A: Boiling point of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is 339.1±22.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate?
A: Molecular formula of Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is C9H10O4.

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