Product Description: 6-Methylsalicylic acid is the secondary metabolite that could be isolated from some fungi. 6-Methylsalicylic acid can be used as building blocks for synthesis of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents[1].
Formula: C8H8O3
References: [1]Light RJ. The biosynthesis of 6-methylsalicylic acid. Crude enzyme systems from early and late producing strains of Penicillium patulum. J Biol Chem. 1967 Apr 25;242(8):1880-6.