2,4-dihydroxypyridine

2,4-Dihydroxypyridine is a pyridine derivative that acts as a chelating agent binding to metal ions and forming complexes. It is used as a reagent for determining the concentration of various ions, such as calcium, magnesium and phosphate. It is also used to measure the rate of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. It is also used for the detection and quantification of proteins, carbohydrates and other biomolecules.

1-[2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methoxy-3-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)phenyl]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-propen-1-one (Xanthohumol) , prenylchacone flavonoid, is a natural product with multi-biofunctions purified from Hops Humulus lupulus,is effective against HIV-1 and might serve as an interesting lead compound. It may represent a novel chemotherapeutic agent for HIV-1 infection.

2-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-6-hydroxybenzofuran shows radical scavenging activities. It also shows mushroom tyrosinase inhibitory activity with an IC50 value of 5.2 micronM and acts as a competitive inhibitor.

2-(2,4-Dihydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acid is a natural product for research related to life sciences. The catalog number is TN5689 and the CAS number is 2513-33-9.