Atraric acid is a naturally occurring phenolic compound and ester with the IUPAC name methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate and molecular formula C10H12O4.[2] It occurs in the root-bark of Pygeum africanum[3] and Evernia prunastri (Oakmoss). There is evidence to suggest that it has antiandrogenic activity in humans[3] and its use in treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia, prostate cancer, and spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy has been investigated.[2]
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Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate | |
Other names
Veramoss, Evernyl
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.022.902 |
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C10H12O4 | |
Molar mass | 196.202 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 143–145 °C (289–293 °F; 416–418 K)[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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