CAS No. 617-05-0
Batch:
Purity:99.32
Chemical Structure
Check the
Ethyl Vanillate
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| IUPAC Name | ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoate | |
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| CAS Number | 617-05-0 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C10H12O4 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 196.20 | |
| SMILES | CCOC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC | |
| InChIKey | MWAYRGBWOVHDDZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Ethyl Vanillate is a vanillin derivative that acts as a potent inhibitor of 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (17β-HSD2). By suppressing 17β-HSD2 activity, it modulates steroid hormone metabolism and regulates intracellular estrogen conversion. In addition, Ethyl Vanillate functions as a flavoring and fungicidal agent with strong antioxidant activity, reducing oxidative stress and protecting against cellular injury and fungal proliferation in biological systems. [1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
39 mg/mL
(198.77 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).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.