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4-mercaptobenzoate

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Description

4-Mercaptobenzoate, also known as 4-mercaptobenzoic acid, is an organic compound with the formula HS-C6H4-COOH. It is a white solid that is soluble in water. It is a versatile building block in organic synthesis and has applications in various fields, including pharmaceutical chemistry, materials science, and agriculture.
4-Mercaptobenzoate can be synthesized through various methods. One common approach involves the reaction of 4-chlorobenzoic acid with sodium hydrosulfide in an aqueous solution. It can also be prepared by the reduction of 4-nitrobenzoic acid using sodium sulfide or other reducing agents.
4-Mercaptobenzoate exhibits a wide range of biological activities. It has shown to possess antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. Its antibacterial activity has been attributed to its ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with their metabolic pathways. As an antioxidant, it can scavenge free radicals, protecting cells from damage.
Research on 4-mercaptobenzoate is driven by its potential applications in various fields. For example, it is being investigated for its potential as a therapeutic agent for treating bacterial infections, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. It is also being explored for its use in materials science, such as the synthesis of polymers and nanoparticles with unique properties. Its importance lies in its versatile nature, making it a valuable tool for scientists and researchers in various disciplines.'

4-mercaptobenzoate: substrate for 4-hydroxybenzoate hydroxylase [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID95738
CHEMBL ID98938
SCHEMBL ID40593
SCHEMBL ID18856223
MeSH IDM0061469

Synonyms (40)

Synonym
4-mercaptobenzoate
AC-15549
4-sulfanylbenzoic acid
CHEMBL98938
4-mercapto-benzoic acid
EN300-26533
nsc32022
nsc-32022
1074-36-8
4-mercapto benzoic acid
benzoic acid, 4-mercapto-
benzoic acid, p-mercapto-
4-mercaptobenzoic acid, technical grade, 90%
4-mercaptobenzoic acid
lmjxsoypaosipz-uhfffaoysa-
inchi=1/c7h6o2s/c8-7(9)5-1-3-6(10)4-2-5/h1-4,10h,(h,8,9)
M1294
para-mercaptobenzoate
nsc 32022
AKOS009106886
FT-0618860
F2182-0142
SCHEMBL40593
4-mercaptobenzenecarboxylic acid
4-thiobenzoic acid
p-mercaptobenzoic acid
paracarboxythiophenol
PS-4543
4-carboxybenzenethiol
4-sulfanylbenzoic acid #
Q-200488
STR03027
mfcd00016617
DTXSID40148036
4-mercaptobenzoic acid, 99%
SCHEMBL18856223
CS-W018038
4-carboxythiophenol
4-mercaptobenzoic acid, technical grade
Z223639246
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (5)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID316417Dissociation constant, pKa of the compound2008Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 16, Issue:5
Rate enhancement of the oxidative folding of lysozyme by the use of aromatic thiol containing redox buffers.
AID226477Hammett constant was determined1993Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct-01, Volume: 36, Issue:20
QSAR's from similarity matrices. Technique validation and application in the comparison of different similarity evaluation methods.
AID316418Effect on reduced chicken lysozyme folding activity assessed as maximal activity at 8 mM at pH 72008Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 16, Issue:5
Rate enhancement of the oxidative folding of lysozyme by the use of aromatic thiol containing redox buffers.
AID226478Hammett constant was evaluated1996Journal of medicinal chemistry, May-24, Volume: 39, Issue:11
Comparative molecular moment analysis (CoMMA): 3D-QSAR without molecular superposition.
AID316422Effect on reduced chicken lysozyme folding activity assessed as maximal activity at 8 mM at pH 62008Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Mar-01, Volume: 16, Issue:5
Rate enhancement of the oxidative folding of lysozyme by the use of aromatic thiol containing redox buffers.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (89)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19901 (1.12)18.7374
1990's3 (3.37)18.2507
2000's8 (8.99)29.6817
2010's65 (73.03)24.3611
2020's12 (13.48)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 11.05

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 Index11.05 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.51 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.56 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (11.05)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (1.11%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other89 (98.89%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]