Methyl protocatechuate

Catalog No.S3869 Batch:S386901

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Technical Data

Formula

C8H8O4

Molecular Weight 168.15 CAS No. 2150-43-8
Solubility (25°C)* In vitro DMSO 33 mg/mL (196.25 mM)
* <1 mg/ml means slightly soluble or insoluble.
* Please note that Selleck tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
* Room temperature shipping (Stability testing shows this product can be shipped without any cooling measures.)

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Biological Activity

Description Methyl protocatechuate (Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, Protocatechuic Acid Methyl Ester) is also known as Protocatechuic Acid Methyl Ester. Protocatechuic Acid, a dihydroxybenzoic acid, is a major metabolite of antioxidant polyphenols found in green tea with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Protocol (from reference)

Selleck's Methyl protocatechuate has been cited by 2 publications

Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate alleviates oxidative damage in granulosa cells by activating Nrf2 antioxidant pathway [ J Ovarian Res, 2024, 17(1):87] PubMed: 38664755
Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis via Nrf2 signaling in vitro and suppresses LPS-induced osteolysis and ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in vivo [ Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai), 2022, 54(8):1068-1079] PubMed: 35929596

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SHIPPING AND STORAGE
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