2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid (4-Methoxysalicylic Acid) is a phenolic compound isolated from Hemidesmus indicus and other plants. 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid exhibits anti-diabetic, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, and anti-snake venom activities. 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid can be used in the study of diabetes and its complications, liver diseases, immune-related diseases, and snake venom poisoning[1][2].