CAS 22042-71-3: (4-Formylphenoxy)acetic acid

4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid

4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid is a molecule that has been studied by molecular modeling. The molecular modeling study revealed the geometry of the protocatechuic acid molecule, which is a phenol that has an oxygen atom in its ring structure. Protocatechuic acid has a tyrosinase inhibitory activity and can be used as an anticancer agent. It also inhibits the production of melanin and can be used to treat skin discolorations or hyperpigmentation. 4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid was synthesized by using homogeneous catalysts and it is active as a serine protease inhibitor. This compound also has diphenolase activity, which is an enzyme that breaks down phenolic compounds such as lignin, a major component of plant cell walls.

4-Formylphenoxyacetic acid is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.