CAS No. 499-76-3
Batch:
Purity:98.75
Chemical Structure
Check the
4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 499-76-3 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C8H8O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 152.15 | |
| SMILES | CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O |
4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzoic acid is an endogenous organic acid derivative and phenolic metabolite identified in human urine specimens. It plays a role in cellular metabolic pathways and gut microbiota-derived aromatic acid metabolism, reflecting physiological metabolic processes in healthy populations. Characterization of such endogenous organic acids contributes to the comprehensive mapping and profiling of the human urine metabolome. [1]
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Concentration
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1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
30 mg/mL
(197.17 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.