Showing metabocard for 4-methoxybenzoic acid (MMDBc0054274)

Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:03:24 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:27 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054274
Metabolite Identification
Common Name4-methoxybenzoic acid
Description4-methoxybenzoic acid is a phenolic acid that belongs to the class of aromatic carboxylic acids. Its chemical structure features a methoxy group (-OCH3) at the para position relative to the carboxylic acid (-COOH) group on a benzene ring. This compound has been identified as a relevant metabolite in various biochemical pathways. For instance, it is involved in the synthesis of related compounds such as 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid and 4-methoxycinnamic acid, which are highlighted in studies focusing on metabolic profiling (PMID:40284247 ). Additionally, 4-methoxybenzoic acid has been utilized in the development of self-doping conductive biomaterials, demonstrating its potential in biomedical applications, such as improving cardiac electrical conduction (PMID:40023467 ). It also plays a role in the synthesis of polymeric materials, where it can be grafted onto gelatin to enhance material properties (PMID:39577481 ). Furthermore, its derivatives, such as 4-methoxybenzoic acid-3-sulfate, are included in metabolic signatures, indicating its significance in metabolic pathways (PMID:39604558 ). Overall, 4-methoxybenzoic acid serves as a versatile compound in both chemical synthesis and biological contexts.
Structure
MOLSDFPDBSMILESInChI

MOL for #<Metabolite:0x000056153467e018>


  Mrv1533004251516312D          

 11 11  0  0  0  0            999 V2000
    0.0000    2.4750    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.7145    2.0625    0.0000 O   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.7145    1.2375    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    1.4289    0.8250    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    1.4289   -0.0000    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.7145   -0.4125    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.0000    0.0000    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.0000    0.8250    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.7145   -1.2375    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    1.4289   -1.6500    0.0000 O   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
   -0.0000   -1.6500    0.0000 O   0  5  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
  1  2  1  0  0  0  0
  2  3  1  0  0  0  0
  3  4  2  0  0  0  0
  4  5  1  0  0  0  0
  5  6  2  0  0  0  0
  6  7  1  0  0  0  0
  7  8  2  0  0  0  0
  3  8  1  0  0  0  0
  6  9  1  0  0  0  0
  9 10  2  0  0  0  0
  9 11  1  0  0  0  0
M  CHG  1  11  -1
M  END
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  Mrv1533004251516312D          

 11 11  0  0  0  0            999 V2000
    0.0000    2.4750    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.7145    2.0625    0.0000 O   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.7145    1.2375    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    1.4289    0.8250    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    1.4289   -0.0000    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.7145   -0.4125    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.0000    0.0000    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.0000    0.8250    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    0.7145   -1.2375    0.0000 C   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
    1.4289   -1.6500    0.0000 O   0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
   -0.0000   -1.6500    0.0000 O   0  5  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0  0
  1  2  1  0  0  0  0
  2  3  1  0  0  0  0
  3  4  2  0  0  0  0
  4  5  1  0  0  0  0
  5  6  2  0  0  0  0
  6  7  1  0  0  0  0
  7  8  2  0  0  0  0
  3  8  1  0  0  0  0
  6  9  1  0  0  0  0
  9 10  2  0  0  0  0
  9 11  1  0  0  0  0
M  CHG  1  11  -1
M  END
> <DATABASE_ID>
MMDBc0054274

> <DATABASE_NAME>
MIME

> <SMILES>
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C([O-])=O

> <INCHI_IDENTIFIER>
InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)/p-1

> <INCHI_KEY>
ZEYHEAKUIGZSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-M

> <FORMULA>
C8H7O3

> <MOLECULAR_WEIGHT>
151.142

> <EXACT_MASS>
151.040067665

> <JCHEM_ACCEPTOR_COUNT>
3

> <JCHEM_ATOM_COUNT>
18

> <JCHEM_AVERAGE_POLARIZABILITY>
14.526591479200807

> <JCHEM_BIOAVAILABILITY>
1

> <JCHEM_DONOR_COUNT>
0

> <JCHEM_FORMAL_CHARGE>
-1

> <JCHEM_GHOSE_FILTER>
0

> <JCHEM_IUPAC>
4-methoxybenzoate

> <ALOGPS_LOGP>
1.06

> <JCHEM_LOGP>
1.4731574583333336

> <ALOGPS_LOGS>
-1.49

> <JCHEM_MDDR_LIKE_RULE>
0

> <JCHEM_NUMBER_OF_RINGS>
1

> <JCHEM_PHYSIOLOGICAL_CHARGE>
-1

> <JCHEM_PKA_STRONGEST_ACIDIC>
4.366688111140357

> <JCHEM_PKA_STRONGEST_BASIC>
-4.845611234615028

> <JCHEM_POLAR_SURFACE_AREA>
49.36

> <JCHEM_REFRACTIVITY>
50.6145

> <JCHEM_ROTATABLE_BOND_COUNT>
2

> <JCHEM_RULE_OF_FIVE>
1

> <ALOGPS_SOLUBILITY>
5.53e+00 g/l

> <JCHEM_TRADITIONAL_IUPAC>
4-methoxybenzoate

> <JCHEM_VEBER_RULE>
0

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PDB for #<Metabolite:0x000056153467e018>
HEADER    PROTEIN                                 25-APR-15   NONE
TITLE     NULL                                                        
COMPND    NULL                                                        
SOURCE    NULL                                                        
KEYWDS    NULL                                                        
EXPDTA    NULL                                                        
AUTHOR    Marvin                                                      
REVDAT   1   25-APR-15         0                                  
HETATM    1  C   UNK     0       0.000   4.620   0.000  0.00  0.00           C+0
HETATM    2  O   UNK     0       1.334   3.850   0.000  0.00  0.00           O+0
HETATM    3  C   UNK     0       1.334   2.310   0.000  0.00  0.00           C+0
HETATM    4  C   UNK     0       2.667   1.540   0.000  0.00  0.00           C+0
HETATM    5  C   UNK     0       2.667  -0.000   0.000  0.00  0.00           C+0
HETATM    6  C   UNK     0       1.334  -0.770   0.000  0.00  0.00           C+0
HETATM    7  C   UNK     0       0.000   0.000   0.000  0.00  0.00           C+0
HETATM    8  C   UNK     0       0.000   1.540   0.000  0.00  0.00           C+0
HETATM    9  C   UNK     0       1.334  -2.310   0.000  0.00  0.00           C+0
HETATM   10  O   UNK     0       2.667  -3.080   0.000  0.00  0.00           O+0
HETATM   11  O   UNK     0      -0.000  -3.080   0.000  0.00  0.00           O-1
CONECT    1    2                                                            
CONECT    2    1    3                                                       
CONECT    3    2    4    8                                                  
CONECT    4    3    5                                                       
CONECT    5    4    6                                                       
CONECT    6    5    7    9                                                  
CONECT    7    6    8                                                       
CONECT    8    7    3                                                       
CONECT    9    6   10   11                                                  
CONECT   10    9                                                            
CONECT   11    9                                                            
MASTER        0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0   11    0   22    0
END

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SMILES for #<Metabolite:0x000056153467e018>
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C([O-])=O
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INCHI for #<Metabolite:0x000056153467e018>
InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)/p-1
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Synonyms
ValueSource
p-MethoxybenzoateChEBI
p-Methoxybenzoic acidGenerator
4-Methoxybenzoic acidGenerator
p-Anisic acidMeSH
4-Anisic acid, potassium saltMeSH
4-Anisic acidMeSH
4-Anisic acid, sodium saltMeSH
4-Anisic acid, copper (+2) saltMeSH
4-Anisic acid, 14C-carboxyMeSH
Para-anisic acidMeSH
Molecular FormulaC8H7O3
Average Mass151.142
Monoisotopic Mass151.040067665
IUPAC Name4-methoxybenzoate
Traditional Name4-methoxybenzoate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-11-7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(9)10/h2-5H,1H3,(H,9,10)/p-1
InChI KeyZEYHEAKUIGZSGI-UHFFFAOYSA-M