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Creation Date2016-05-25 20:44:42 UTC
Update Date2016-11-09 01:17:36 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM022937
Identification
Common Name3,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionA member of the class of benzoic acids that is benzoic acid substituted by methoxy groups at positions 2 and 3.
Contaminant Sources
  • FooDB Chemicals
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
3,4-Dimethylprotocatechuic acidChEBI
Dimethylprotocatechuic acidChEBI
Veratric acidChEBI
Veratrumenoic acidChEBI
Veratrylic acidChEBI
3,4-DimethylprotocatechuateGenerator
DimethylprotocatechuateGenerator
VeratrateGenerator
VeratrumenoateGenerator
VeratrylateGenerator
3,4-DimethoxybenzoateGenerator
Veratric acid, potassium saltMeSH
Veratric acid, sodium saltMeSH
Veratric acid, sodium salt, (11)C-labeledMeSH
3,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acidHMDB
Chemical FormulaC9H10O4
Average Molecular Mass182.173 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass182.058 g/mol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
IUPAC Name3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid
Traditional Nameveratric acid
SMILESCOC1=C(OC)C=C(C=C1)C(O)=O
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-12-7-4-3-6(9(10)11)5-8(7)13-2/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
InChI KeyDAUAQNGYDSHRET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as p-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives. These are benzoic acids in which the hydrogen atom at position 4 of the benzene ring is replaced by a methoxy group.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassBenzenoids
ClassBenzene and substituted derivatives
Sub ClassBenzoic acids and derivatives
Direct ParentP-methoxybenzoic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • P-methoxybenzoic acid or derivatives
  • M-methoxybenzoic acid or derivatives
  • O-dimethoxybenzene
  • Dimethoxybenzene
  • Benzoic acid
  • Phenoxy compound
  • Anisole
  • Methoxybenzene
  • Phenol ether
  • Benzoyl
  • Alkyl aryl ether
  • Carboxylic acid derivative
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Ether
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility1.64 g/LALOGPS
logP1.52ALOGPS
logP1.32ChemAxon
logS-2ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)4.14ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-4.6ChemAxon
Physiological Charge-1ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area55.76 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count3ChemAxon
Refractivity46.24 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability17.92 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings1ChemAxon
Bioavailability1ChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-001i-6900000000-4a8e98b69d84f09a207dSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-001i-4900000000-cb469c325f86dcaebb63Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-001i-6900000000-4a8e98b69d84f09a207dSpectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - EI-B (Non-derivatized)splash10-001i-4900000000-cb469c325f86dcaebb63Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0fs9-1900000000-7b7b6ee16c41bbeb8ea7Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 TMS) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0079-9660000000-f0ac17b7c31703cdd68bSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Linear Ion Trap , negativesplash10-000i-0900000000-b278ebee06358e45a484Spectrum
LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Linear Ion Trap , negativesplash10-000i-0900000000-65cc74d2e20865936db9Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-001i-0900000000-68319718835cc95c3de1Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-001i-0900000000-3112f03abf5146b7fdbcSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0ff1-6900000000-ed8884f3fcc1216b34a3Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-001i-0900000000-6b3b62b879aa4d5e208eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-0080-0900000000-10547cd32070770340ffSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-05ir-7900000000-c21b16fa3776d4007851Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positivesplash10-000i-0900000000-c50ac015643e0db698cdSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positivesplash10-0019-0900000000-796d5f48c5cee4880d65Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positivesplash10-0ff0-9600000000-ae900b44493c1d073437Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negativesplash10-001i-0900000000-49a059652c5c432bc06eSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negativesplash10-000i-0900000000-2d692dbb4687b9ffd794Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negativesplash10-052f-9300000000-cf393361be800fb908b2Spectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
Not Available
DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDHMDB0059763
FooDB IDFDB000222
Phenol Explorer ID419
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDTWO
Wikipedia LinkNot Available
Chemspider ID6854
ChEBI ID296881
PubChem Compound ID7121
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=22426778
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=23666007
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=23753470
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=25034806
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=3377143
6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=8911701
7. Shin SW, Jung E, Kim S, Lee KE, Youm JK, Park D: Antagonist effects of veratric acid against UVB-induced cell damages. Molecules. 2013 May 10;18(5):5405-19. doi: 10.3390/molecules18055405.
8. Pham NH, Baldo BA, Manfredi M, Zerboni R: Fine structural specificity differences of trimethoprim allergenic determinants. Clin Exp Allergy. 1996 Oct;26(10):1155-60.