Product Description: Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate (Standard) is the analytical standard of Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate (Protocatechuic acid methyl ester; Methyl protocatechuate) is a major metabolite of antioxidant polyphenols found in green tea. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect[1].
Formula: C8H8O4
References: [1]Ameeramja J, et al. Protocatechuic acid methyl ester ameliorates fluoride toxicity in A549 cells. Food Chem Toxicol. 2017 Nov;109(Pt 2):941-950./[2]Ameeramja J, et al. Protocatechuic acid methyl ester modulates fluoride induced pulmonary toxicity in rats. Food Chem Toxicol. 2018 Aug;118:235-244.
CAS Number: 2150-43-8
Molecular Weight: 168.148
Research Area: Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology
Target: Apoptosis;Keap1-Nrf2