CAS No. 645-08-9

Batch: Purity:99.32
Isovanillic acid Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
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Chemical Information

CAS Number 645-08-9
Molecular Formula

C8H8O4

Molecular Weight (MW) 168.15
SMILES COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)O

Biological Activity

Isovanillic acid, a metabolite of isovanillin, acts as a selective inhibitor of neutrophil migration into inflamed tissues. By limiting neutrophil recruitment during inflammatory responses, it suppresses cellular infiltration into damaged tissues and attenuates downstream inflammatory cascade events. This selective inhibition of leukocyte trafficking contributes to its protective anti-inflammatory phenotypes in experimental models of acute and chronic tissue inflammation. [1]

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 33 mg/mL (196.25 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
FAQ
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.