CAS 93-07-2: Veratric acid

Veratric acid (3,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid) is a simple benzoic acid derived from plants and fruits with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammation and blood pressure-

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3,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid

Mebeverine impurity standard

Veratric acid

Applications Veratric Acid is a derivative of Protocatechuic Acid. Veratric Acid is a reagent used in the production of antimicrobial agents, antifeedants, and a variety of other biologically active compounds. References Alissandrakis, E., et al.: Eur. Food Res. Technol., 229, 365 (2009), Spaccini, R., et al.: Soil Biol. Biochem., 41, 1164 (2009), Narasimhan, B., et al.: Eur. J. Med. Chem., 44, 689 (2009), Pereira, L., et al.: J. Biotechnol., 139, 68 (2009),

3,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid plays an important role in producing antibiotics and various dyes. They are used as intermediates for pharmaceuticals (especially for antipyretic analgesic, antirheumatism) and other organic synthesis. It is used as matrix for ionization of peptides, proteins and carbohydrates. 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.

Veratric acid is a natural compound that is found in plants such as Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium myrtillus. It has been shown to have antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Veratric acid binds to toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), which activates the transcription factor nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and increases expression of bacterial genes. It also inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines by preventing the acetylation of histones at position H3, which are involved in transcriptional regulation. Veratric acid has synergistic effects when combined with p-hydroxybenzoic acid or ester hydrochloride. These compounds inhibit cell wall synthesis by inhibiting the enzyme peptidoglycan synthetase, leading to cell death. Veratric acid has also been shown to increase glomerular filtration rate and improve coordination