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4-hydroxyphenoxyacetic acid

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4-Hydroxyphenoxyacetic acid (4-HPA) is a synthetic compound that acts as an auxin, a plant hormone involved in various growth and development processes. It is often studied for its potential applications in agriculture, horticulture, and plant biotechnology. 4-HPA is synthesized through chemical reactions involving phenols and haloacetic acids. Its effects on plants include stimulating root development, promoting cell elongation, and influencing fruit ripening. Research into 4-HPA focuses on its ability to enhance plant growth, improve crop yields, and potentially serve as a bioherbicide for weed control. 4-HPA is also investigated for its potential role in plant stress responses, including drought and salinity tolerance.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID15881
CHEMBL ID297343
CHEBI ID1881
SCHEMBL ID274850
MeSH IDM0168831

Synonyms (34)

Synonym
einecs 217-525-8
acetic acid, 2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)-
acetic acid, (4-hydroxyphenoxy)-
AKOS002685377
C03235
4-hydroxypheoxyacetate
inchi=1/c8h8o4/c9-6-1-3-7(4-2-6)12-5-8(10)11/h1-4,9h,5h2,(h,10,11
(4-hydroxyphenoxy)acetic acid, 98%
bdbm50114882
(4-hydroxy-phenoxy)-acetic acid
CHEMBL297343 ,
chebi:1881 ,
2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)acetic acid
1878-84-8
(4-hydroxyphenoxy)acetic acid
H0992
4-hydroxyphenoxyacetic acid
EN300-77149
FT-0604777
SCHEMBL274850
(4-hydroxyphenoxy) acetic acid
DTXSID7062033
p-hydroxyphenoxyacetic acid
acetic acid, (p-hydroxyphenoxy)-
mfcd00014362
AS-61791
J-012096
4-hydroxyphenoxyaceticacid
Q27105517
2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)aceticacid
AT23403
CS-0127993
Z1192367471
6E65R48EBN
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
monocarboxylic acidAn oxoacid containing a single carboxy group.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (1)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenaseSus scrofa (pig)IC50 (µMol)6.00000.04003.02006.0000AID3437
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (4)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1130306Inhibition of glycolic acid oxidase (unknown origin) assessed as enzyme-mediated reduction of NaDCIP by sodium glycolate after 1 to 3 mins by spectrophotometer analysis1979Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jun, Volume: 22, Issue:6
Quantitative structure-activity relationships involving the inhibition of glycolic acid oxidase by derivatives of glycolic and glyoxylic acids.
AID1134604Cyclohexanol-water partition coefficient, log P of the compound1977Journal of medicinal chemistry, Aug, Volume: 20, Issue:8
Hydrogen-bonding parameter and its significance in quantitative structure--activity studies.
AID3437In vitro inhibition against of 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (4-HPPD) from pig liver by the enol borate method2002Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jul-08, Volume: 12, Issue:13
Design, synthesis, and evaluation of postulated transient intermediate and substrate analogues as inhibitors of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase.
AID1134600Octanol-water partition coefficient, log P of the compound1977Journal of medicinal chemistry, Aug, Volume: 20, Issue:8
Hydrogen-bonding parameter and its significance in quantitative structure--activity studies.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19903 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (16.67)29.6817
2010's2 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 12.64

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 weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index12.64 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.95 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.59 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (12.64)

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%
Other6 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]