Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 23:23:14 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:37 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054663
Metabolite Identification
Common Namesalicylate
DescriptionSalicylate is a phenolic compound belonging to the chemical class of salicylates, which are characterized by a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a benzene ring that is also substituted with a carboxyl group (-COOH). This structure enables salicylate to participate in various biochemical pathways, including its role as a signaling molecule in plant defense mechanisms. Salicylate is involved in the regulation of plant immunity, particularly in photorespiration-related processes, where it interacts with other plant hormones like jasmonates and reactive oxygen species to enhance defensive responses (PMID:41043372 ). Additionally, salicylate's interactions at the molecular level can influence the properties of micelles formed by surfactants, as demonstrated in studies examining the electrical double layer effects upon the addition of sodium salicylate (PMID:41045217 ). Its unique chemical structure and reactivity contribute to its diverse biological functions and its significance in both plant physiology and chemical interactions in various environments.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-Hydroxybenzoic acid ion(1-)ChEBI
O-HydroxybenzoateChEBI
salChEBI
2-Hydroxybenzoate ion(1-)Generator
O-Hydroxybenzoic acidGenerator
Salicylic acidGenerator
Molecular FormulaC7H5O3
Average Mass137.115
Monoisotopic Mass137.024417601
IUPAC Name2-carboxybenzen-1-olate
Traditional Name2-carboxybenzenolate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1[O-]
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C7H6O3/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10)/p-1
InChI KeyYGSDEFSMJLZEOE-UHFFFAOYSA-M