CAS 6555-27-7

α-Amino-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzenepropanenitrile

Description:

α-Amino-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzenepropanenitrile, also known by its CAS number 6555-27-7, is a chemical compound that features a complex structure characterized by the presence of an amino group, a hydroxyl group, and a methoxy group attached to a benzene ring. This compound is classified as an aromatic nitrile due to the presence of the cyano group (-C≡N) linked to a propanamine structure. The hydroxyl and methoxy substituents contribute to its potential solubility in polar solvents and may influence its reactivity and biological activity. The presence of the amino group suggests that it may participate in various chemical reactions, including those typical of amines, such as nucleophilic substitutions. This compound may be of interest in pharmaceutical research and development due to its structural features, which could impart specific biological activities. However, detailed studies on its pharmacological properties and applications would be necessary to fully understand its potential uses in medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₁₁H₁₄N₂O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C11H14N2O2/c1-11(13,7-12)6-8-3-4-9(14)10(5-8)15-2/h3-5,14H,6,13H2,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=QTMSVFFNBUCGRA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(C#N)(C)N)C1=CC(OC)=C(O)C=C1

Synonyms:

• Hydrocinnamonitrile, α-amino-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-α-methyl-, DL-
• (+-)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropiononitrile
• α-Amino-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzenepropanenitrile
• Benzenepropanenitrile, α-amino-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-α-methyl-, (±)-
• (1)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropiononitrile
• 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanenitrile
• Benzenepropanenitrile, α-amino-4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-α-methyl-