4-Methylcatechol

SKU: orb1302570

Description

4-Methylcatechol is a small molecule metabolite that acts as both a substrate and mechanism-based inhibitor for catechol 2,3-dioxygenase. It is a known inducer of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), linking it to research in neuropathic pain models and neurotrophic signaling pathways in both cellular and animal studies.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 452-86-8
• MW: 124.14
• Purity: 99.69% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₇H₈O₂
• SMILES: CC1=CC(O)=C(O)C=C1
• Target: Apoptosis,ROS,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (16.11 mM);DMSO:12 mg/mL (96.67 mM);Ethanol:Soluble;H2O:Soluble

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Catechol 2,3-Dioxygenase, 4-methylbenzene-1,2-diol, 4Methylcatechol, 4-Methylcatechol, 4 Methylcatechol, 3,4-Dihydroxytoluene, inhibit, Inhibitor, p-Methylcatechol, Homocatechol, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

9958