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veratryl alcohol

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Description

Veratryl alcohol, also known as 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzylalcohol, is a naturally occurring aromatic compound found in lignin, a complex polymer that provides structural support in plants. It plays a crucial role in the biodegradation of lignin by white-rot fungi, which utilize enzymes like lignin peroxidase and manganese peroxidase to break down lignin into smaller molecules, including veratryl alcohol. Veratryl alcohol is a key component in this process, acting as a mediator for lignin degradation. It is also a substrate for various enzymes involved in lignin degradation, including laccase, a multicopper oxidase. The compound's role in lignin degradation has made it a target of research for developing new methods for biofuel production from lignocellulosic biomass. Additionally, veratryl alcohol exhibits antioxidant properties and has been investigated for potential medicinal applications, particularly in treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Its ability to protect cells from oxidative stress and its potential anticancer activities have led to further research and development. The synthesis of veratryl alcohol is typically achieved through various methods, including the reduction of veratraldehyde, a common precursor, using reducing agents like sodium borohydride. Veratryl alcohol is a valuable compound for various applications, ranging from biofuel production to potential therapeutic uses.'

(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanol : A member of the class of benzyl alcohols that is benzyl alcohol in which the hydrogens at positions 3 and 4 of the phenyl group are substituted by methoxy groups. [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]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7118
CHEBI ID62150
SCHEMBL ID119395
MeSH IDM0124709

Synonyms (55)

Synonym
93-03-8
3,4-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol
veratryl alcohol
nsc-6317
benzenemethanol,4-dimethoxy-
nsc6317
3,4-dimethoxyphenylmethyl alcohol
benzenemethanol, 3,4-dimethoxy-
(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanol
3,4-dimethoxybenzyl alcohol, 96%
BMSE010029
V0020
AKOS000119346
3,4-dimethoxy-benzenemethano;3,4-dimethoxy-benzenemethanol;(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanol
A25060
CHEBI:62150
3,4-dimethoxybenzenemethanol
veratrole alcohol
nsc 6317
einecs 202-212-0
mb4t4a711h ,
ai3-24181
unii-mb4t4a711h
(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-methanol
S3213
FT-0631460
STL373549
SCHEMBL119395
AM81461
BBL027469
verapamil hydrochloride impurity e [ep impurity]
veratryl alcohol [inci]
dimethoxybenzyl alcohol [inci]
veratralcohol
dimethoxybenzyl alcohol
3,4dimethoxybenzyl alcohol
[3,4-bis(methyloxy)phenyl]methanol
3,4-dimethoxy-benzyl alcohol
DTXSID1059076
(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanol #
C21420
3,4-dimethoxybenzylalcohol
mfcd00004638
J-511214
F0001-2235
CS-0030741
SY001541
Q27160083
3,4-diamethoxybenzyl methanol
Q410698
HY-107858
VOH ,
EN300-20192
(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methanol, veratryl alcohol
Z104477212

Research Excerpts

Overview

Veratryl alcohol (VA) is a product from the biodegradation of lignocellulosic biomass. It is a typical substrate for lignin peroxidase. VA acts as a third substrate (with H2O2 and the azo dye) during oxidations of azo dyes.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Veratryl alcohol (VA) is a product from the biodegradation of lignocellulosic biomass. "( Power generation from veratryl alcohol and microbial community analysis in the microbial fuel cell.
Li, J; Li, M; Liu, G; Luo, Y; Zhang, C; Zhang, R, 2010
)
2.12
"Veratryl alcohol is a typical substrate for lignin peroxidase, while manganese peroxidase oxidizes chelated Mn2+."( Addition of veratryl alcohol oxidase activity to manganese peroxidase by site-directed mutagenesis.
Aust, SD; Nie, G; Reading, NS; Timofeevski, SL, 1999
)
1.4
"Veratryl alcohol acts as a third substrate (with H2O2 and the azo dye) in the lignin peroxidase cycle during oxidations of azo dyes."( Degradation of azo compounds by ligninase from Phanerochaete chrysosporium: involvement of veratryl alcohol.
Crawford, RL; Paszczynski, A, 1991
)
1.22

Effects

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Veratryl alcohol has been proposed to act as a redox mediator for substrates that are not directly oxidized by the enzyme."( Kinetic analysis of lignin peroxidase: explanation for the mediation phenomenon by veratryl alcohol.
Koduri, RS; Tien, M, 1994
)
1.23
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
fungal metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in fungi, the kingdom that includes microorganisms such as the yeasts and moulds.
[role 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]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
benzyl alcoholsCompounds containing a phenylmethanol skeleton.
primary alcoholA primary alcohol is a compound in which a hydroxy group, -OH, is attached to a saturated carbon atom which has either three hydrogen atoms attached to it or only one other carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms attached to it.
dimethoxybenzeneAny methoxybenzene that consists of a benzene skeleton substituted with two methoxy groups and its derivatives.
[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]

Research

Studies (160)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199012 (7.50)18.7374
1990's74 (46.25)18.2507
2000's44 (27.50)29.6817
2010's27 (16.88)24.3611
2020's3 (1.88)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 36.69

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

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index36.69 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.12 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.07 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index53.49 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (36.69)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (0.60%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other166 (99.40%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]