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Medchemexpress LLC 4-Methylcatechol | 452-86-8 | MFCD00002205 | 99.5% | 124.14 | 1 ML

Supplier: Medchemexpress LLC HYW01281410MM/1ML
4-Methylcatechol is an intermediate involved in the degradation of certain alkylbenzenes and acts as an orally active suicide inhibitor of catechol 2,3-dioxygenase. It has been shown to induce apoptosis in melanoma cells through oxidative stress. While it exhibits antiplatelet and blood pressure-lowering activities, some studies suggest it may have carcinogenic properties.
- Induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway.
- Inhibits protein oxidation in beef.
- Associated with vasodilatory and blood pressure-lowering effects in animal models.
- Has shown carcinogenic effects in forestomach and glandular stomach in rat studies.
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