Pamoic acid

Synonym(s):1,1′-Methylene-bis(2-hydroxy-3-naphthoic acid);4,4′-Methylenebis(3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid);Embonic acid;Pamoic acid

CAS NO.：130-85-8
Empirical Formula: C23H16O6
Molecular Weight: 388.37
MDL number: MFCD00004079
EINECS: 204-998-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-05-28 19:59:05

What is Pamoic acid?

Chemical properties

Pamoic acid is yellow to yellow-green crystalline powder

The Uses of Pamoic acid

Pamoic acid is a potent GPR35 agonist that has been found to exhibit antimicrobial activity against a variety of microorganisms. Pamoic acid is also used in the treatment of infectious diseases, such as leprosy, tuberculosis, and AIDS.

The Uses of Pamoic acid

Pamoic acid is used in preparation of repository derivatives of medicinal agents, used in pharmacology to increase the solubility of a drug in water.

Definition

ChEBI: Pamoic acid is a dicarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to a 2-naphthoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a pamoate(2-).

General Description

Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. An eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Mechanism of action

Pamoic acid is able to inhibit the synthesis of peptide hormones by binding to their receptors on the cell surface. This inhibition can lead to immunosuppression (e.g., autoimmune diseases) and mitochondrial membrane depolarization.

Preparation

Pamoic acid can be prepared by the reaction of 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid with formaldehyde.

Properties of Pamoic acid

Melting point:	≥300 °C (dec.)
Boiling point:	434.1°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.2472 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4593 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Soluble in nitrobenzene, pyridine
pka	2.67±0.30(Predicted)
form	Crystalline Powder
color	Yellow to yellow-green
Water Solubility	PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE
Merck	14,7005
BRN	901319
CAS DataBase Reference	130-85-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 4,4'-methylenebis[3-hydroxy- (130-85-8)

Safety information for Pamoic acid

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.