| Description | 4-Isopropylbenzoic acid (Cumic acid) is an aromatic monoterpenoid isolated from the stem bark of Bridelia retusa. 4-Isopropylbenzoic acid shows antifungal activities. 4-Isopropylbenzoic acid is also a reversible and uncompetitive mushroom tyrosinase inhibitor. |
| Synonyms | NSC1907, NSC-1907, NSC 1907, Cumic acid |
| molecular weight | 164.2 |
| Molecular formula | C10H12O2 |
| CAS | 536-66-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: insoluble DMSO: 100 mg/ml(609.01 mM)), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Jayasinghe L, et, al. Antifungal constituents of the stem bark of Bridelia retusa. Phytochemistry. 2003 Feb;62(4):637-41. 2. Huang XH, et, al. Inhibition of the activity of mushroom tyrosinase by alkylbenzoic acids. Food Chemistry. 2006 Jan; 94(1): 1-6. |