4 Methoxy Salicylic Acid

CAS Number: 2237-36-7

Molecular Formula: C8H8O4

About 4 Methoxy Salicylic Acid

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid CAS 2237-36-7 serves as a vital component in the API intermediates market, where its high purity fine chemicals profile is essential for synthesizing complex dermatological agents and anti-inflammatory compounds. As a leading bulk chemical supplier, we observe a significant global sourci...

4 Methoxy Salicylic Acid Specifications

CAS Number

2237-36-7

Molecular Formula

C8H8O4

Molecular Weight

168.15 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid

Canonical SMILES

COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)O

InChI Key

MRIXVKKOHPQOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Number

2237-36-7

Molecular Formula

C8H8O4

Molecular Weight

168.15 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid

Canonical SMILES

COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)O

InChI Key

MRIXVKKOHPQOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight

168.15 g/mol

Physical appearance

White to light yellow powder to crystal

Cosmetic Ingredient

A synthetic salicylic acid derivative used primarily in whitening and brightening skincare formulations to fight dark spots and hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase

Skin Conditioning Agent

An effective exfoliant and keratolytic agent that helps normalize skin turnover, refine the stratum corneum, and improve the appearance of sagging skin and wrinkles

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A functionalized benzoic acid derivative used as a building block in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, such as 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives with potential immunosuppressive activity

Biochemical Research Reagent

A phenolic compound utilized in laboratory studies to investigate anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties, or as a calibration standard in analytical chemistry.