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3,4-dimethoxytoluene

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Description

3,4-Dimethoxytoluene, also known as veratrole, is a colorless liquid with a sweet, floral odor. It is a naturally occurring compound found in various plants, including sandalwood and nutmeg. It has been synthesized through various methods, including methylation of veratraldehyde and catalytic hydrogenation of 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde. Veratrole exhibits a range of pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant properties. Its potential applications in medicinal chemistry and as a precursor for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals have garnered significant research interest. Studies on 3,4-dimethoxytoluene focus on its potential therapeutic applications, its impact on human health, and its role in various biological processes.'

3,4-dimethoxytoluene: structure given in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID68126
CHEMBL ID273904
SCHEMBL ID12518
MeSH IDM0260729

Synonyms (42)

Synonym
1,2-dimethoxy-4-methylbenzene
494-99-5
nsc-7378
benzene,2-dimethoxy-4-methyl-
toluene,4-dimethoxy-
3,4-dimethoxytoluene
nsc7378
homoveratrole
4-methylveratrole
4-methylveratrol
4-methyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene
benzene, 1,2-dimethoxy-4-methyl-
inchi=1/c9h12o2/c1-7-4-5-8(10-2)9(6-7)11-3/h4-6h,1-3h
3,4-dimethoxytoluene, 96%
CHEMBL273904 ,
3,4-dimethoxy-toluene
3.4-dimethoxytoluene
4 -methylveratrole
D1986
bdbm50008536
1,2-dimethoxy-4-methyl-benzene
AKOS000120780
toluene, 3,4-dimethoxy-
nsc 7378
einecs 207-796-0
349x0g2ssf ,
unii-349x0g2ssf
A827731
FT-0614334
4-methylcatechol dimethyl ether
veratrole, 4-methyl-
SCHEMBL12518
DTXSID8060088
W-106022
mfcd00016651
SY012769
AS-15527
AC8401
Q27256350
EN300-16175
CS-W018091
Z54180242
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (1)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
AcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)IC50 (µMol)4.44050.00000.933210.0000AID32248; AID32280
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (14)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
acetylcholine catabolic process in synaptic cleftAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of receptor recyclingAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
osteoblast developmentAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
acetylcholine catabolic processAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
cell adhesionAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
nervous system developmentAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
synapse assemblyAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
receptor internalizationAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of synaptic transmission, cholinergicAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
amyloid precursor protein metabolic processAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of protein secretionAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
retina development in camera-type eyeAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
acetylcholine receptor signaling pathwayAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesisAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (10)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
amyloid-beta bindingAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
acetylcholinesterase activityAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
cholinesterase activityAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
protein bindingAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
collagen bindingAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
hydrolase activityAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
serine hydrolase activityAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
acetylcholine bindingAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
protein homodimerization activityAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
laminin bindingAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (13)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
extracellular regionAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
basement membraneAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
extracellular spaceAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
nucleusAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
Golgi apparatusAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
cell surfaceAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
membraneAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
neuromuscular junctionAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
synaptic cleftAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
synapseAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
perinuclear region of cytoplasmAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
side of membraneAcetylcholinesteraseHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (3)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID32280IC50 against acetylcholinesterase; value ranges from 1-4900 nM.1992Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb-07, Volume: 35, Issue:3
QSAR analyses of the substituted indanone and benzylpiperidine rings of a series of indanone-benzylpiperidine inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase.
AID87805Anti-bacterial activity against Helicobacter pylori1999Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Apr-19, Volume: 9, Issue:8
Microanalysis of a selective potent anti-Helicobacter pylori compound in a Brazilian medicinal plant, Myroxylon peruiferum and the activity of analogues.
AID32248Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase.1992Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb-07, Volume: 35, Issue:3
QSAR analyses of the substituted indanone and benzylpiperidine rings of a series of indanone-benzylpiperidine inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (60.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (20.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 23.46

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index23.46 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.79 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.66 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index21.17 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (23.46)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other5 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]