Cat. No.: HY-N1394

p-Anisic acid

(Synonyms: 4-Methoxybenzoic acid; Draconic acid)

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p-Anisic acid (4-Methoxybenzoic acid) is an orally available tyrosinase inhibitor that has antioxidant, anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-diabetic, and preservative properties. p-Anisic acid can be used as a preservative in the cosmetics field.

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Purity: 99.79%
CAS No.: 100-09-4
Formula: C₈H₈O₃
Molecular Weight:152.15

Storage:

Store at room temperature 3 years.

In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year

p-Anisic acid Chemical Structure

CAS No.: 100-09-4

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- IC₅₀ & Target
- Cellular Effect
- In Vivo
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- In Vitro
- In Vivo
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Biological Activity

Description

IC₅₀ & Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

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Cellular Effect

Cell Line	Type	Value	Description	References
RAW264.7	IC₅₀	>50 μM Compound: 31	Antiinflammatory activity against LPS-stimulated mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as decrease in PGE2 production preincubated for 1 hr followed by LPS stimulation and measured after 24 hrs by ELISA Antiinflammatory activity against LPS-stimulated mouse RAW264.7 cells assessed as decrease in PGE2 production preincubated for 1 hr followed by LPS stimulation and measured after 24 hrs by ELISA	[PMID: 31747281]

In Vivo

p-Anisic acid (10-30 mg/kg, orally, single dose) shows independent anti-anxiety effects in mice during the elevated plus maze test^[3].
p-Anisic acid (25-100 mg/kg, orally, daily, four weeks) has a significant blood sugar-lowering effect on STZ-HFD induced T2DM^[4].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Animal Model:

Mice aged 4 or 6 weeks^[3]
Dosage:

10, 30 mg/kg; single dose
Administration:

Oral
Result:

Showed anxiolytic properties in the elevated plus maze test, and a combination with other metabolites showed anxiolytic effects in the social interaction test, while the combination of p-anisic acid and 2-pyrrolidone had no effect in the conditioned fear stress test.

Animal Model:

Rat induced by HFD and STZ^[4]
Dosage:

25, 50, 100 mg/kg; daily; 4 weeks
Administration:

Oral
Result:

Reduced BGL, regulated HbA1c levels, serum insulin and blood lipid parameters, and significantly improved pancreatic morphology.

Chemical Information

CAS No. 100-09-4
Appearance Solid
Molecular Weight 152.15
Formula C₈H₈O₃
Color White to off-white
SMILES

O=C(O)C1=CC=C(OC)C=C1
Synonyms

4-Methoxybenzoic acid; Draconic acid
Structure Classification
- Ketones, Aldehydes, Acids
Initial Source
- Endogenous metabolite
Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage

Store at room temperature 3 years

In solvent	-80°C	2 years
	-20°C	1 year

Publications (3)

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Nature

Lithocholic acid phenocopies anti-ageing effects of calorie restriction. [Abstract]

2025 Jul;643(8070):192-200. PMID: 39695227
PLoS Biol

A high-throughput behavioral screening platform for measuring chemotaxis by C. elegans. [Abstract]

2024 Jun 27;22(6):e3002672. PMID: 38935621
bioRxiv

An efficient behavioral screening platform classifies natural products and other chemical cues according to their chemosensory valence in C. elegans. [Abstract]

2024 Apr 3:2023.06.02.542933. PMID: 37333363

Solvent & Solubility

In Vitro:

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (657.25 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

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1 mM

6.5725 mL

32.8623 mL

65.7246 mL

5 mM

1.3145 mL

6.5725 mL

13.1449 mL

10 mM

0.6572 mL

3.2862 mL

6.5725 mL

Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

Stock Solution Working Solution

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for In Vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

Protocol 1

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (16.43 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

Protocol 2

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (16.43 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

Protocol 3

Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% Corn Oil

Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (16.43 mM); Clear solution

This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown). If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.

Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL Corn oil, and mix evenly.

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The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).

Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL

Purity & Documentation

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Purity: 99.98%

Assay: 99.98%

ee.: 99.98%

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References

[1]. DeWeerd K, et al. Metabolism of the 18O-methoxy substituent of 3-methoxybenzoic acid and other unlabeled methoxybenzoic acids by anaerobic bacteria. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1988 May;54(5):1237-42. [Content Brief]

[2]. Gandhi P J, et al. Transmission of p-anisic acid through nanofiltration and goat membranes[J]. Desalination, 2013, 315: 46-60.

[3]. K Nakamura, et al. Anxiolytic effects of aniracetam in three different mouse models of anxiety and the underlying mechanism. Eur J Pharmacol. 2001 May 18;420(1):33-43. [Content Brief]

[4]. Vishal Vora, et al. Anti-Diabetic and Insulinotropic Effects of p-Anisic Acid in High-Fat Diet and Streptozotocin Induced Type-2 Diabetic Rats. Chem Biodivers. 2024 Aug 29:e202401575. [Content Brief]

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How should lyophilized recombinant proteins be reconstituted and stored?

1. Before opening the cap, centrifuge the vial at 13000 rpm for 20-30 seconds. This step will ensure that any lyophilized powder that may have adhered to the cap or walls is collected at the bottom of the vial, minimizing the risk of product loss.

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent	Concentration Solvent Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg	25 mg
DMSO	1 mM	6.5725 mL	32.8623 mL	65.7246 mL	164.3115 mL
	5 mM	1.3145 mL	6.5725 mL	13.1449 mL	32.8623 mL
	10 mM	0.6572 mL	3.2862 mL	6.5725 mL	16.4312 mL
	15 mM	0.4382 mL	2.1908 mL	4.3816 mL	10.9541 mL
	20 mM	0.3286 mL	1.6431 mL	3.2862 mL	8.2156 mL
	25 mM	0.2629 mL	1.3145 mL	2.6290 mL	6.5725 mL
	30 mM	0.2191 mL	1.0954 mL	2.1908 mL	5.4771 mL
	40 mM	0.1643 mL	0.8216 mL	1.6431 mL	4.1078 mL
	50 mM	0.1314 mL	0.6572 mL	1.3145 mL	3.2862 mL
	60 mM	0.1095 mL	0.5477 mL	1.0954 mL	2.7385 mL
	80 mM	0.0822 mL	0.4108 mL	0.8216 mL	2.0539 mL
	100 mM	0.0657 mL	0.3286 mL	0.6572 mL	1.6431 mL

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