4-Methylcatechol - CAS 452-86-8

4-Methylcatechol (3,4-Dihydroxytoluene) is a metabolite of homoprotocatechuic acid. It is both a substrate and a suicide inhibitor of Catechol 2,3-dioxygenase. 4-Methylcatechol (3,4-Dihydroxytoluene) is known to induce the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) . Recent studies have suggested that a lack of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the limbic system may cause neuropathic pain.

Apoptosis, ROS, Endogenous Metabolite

Immunology/Inflammation, Metabolism, Apoptosis

358

0.9969

C7H8O2

124.14

CC1=CC(O)=C(O)C=C1

-20°C

Ice Packs

Natural Product