Methyl 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoate is a useful synthetic intermediate in the synthesis of Grifolic Acid (G786500); a selective partial GPR120 agonist. Grifolic Acid induces ERK and [Ca2+]i responses in cells expressing GPR120, but has no effects on those expressing GPR40.
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