Product Overview
3-Hydroxybenzoic acid | T4840 | TargetMol Chemicals
CAS: 99-06-9
Smiles: OC(=O)c1cccc(O)c1
Formula: C7H6O3
Pathway: Metabolism|||Others
Target: Others|||Endogenous Metabolite
Receptor: N/A
Bioactivity: Produced in the gut microflora as one of the three main metabolites formed from the catechin diet. Its use in the production of glycol benzoates for the application of plasticizer in adhesive formulations is increasing. It is also used in the manufacture of alkyd resins and drilling mud additive for crude oil recovery applications. It is used as a rubber polymerization activators and retardants.
Molecular Weight: 138, 122
