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CAS 959-33-1

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4-Methoxychalcone

Description:
4-Methoxychalcone, with the CAS number 959-33-1, is an organic compound belonging to the chalcone class, characterized by its distinctive structure that features a chalcone backbone with a methoxy group at the 4-position of the aromatic ring. This compound typically appears as a yellow to orange solid and is known for its potential biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) but has limited solubility in water. The presence of the methoxy group enhances its lipophilicity, which can influence its biological interactions and pharmacokinetics. 4-Methoxychalcone can be synthesized through various methods, including the Claisen-Schmidt condensation reaction between appropriate aldehydes and ketones. Its structural features allow it to participate in various chemical reactions, making it a valuable compound in medicinal chemistry and research focused on developing new therapeutic agents.
Formula:C16H14O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C16H14O2/c1-18-15-10-7-13(8-11-15)9-12-16(17)14-5-3-2-4-6-14/h2-12H,1H3
InChI key:InChIKey=XUFXKBJMCRJATM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(C=CC1=CC=C(OC)C=C1)(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
Synonyms:
  • (2E)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one
  • (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenylprop-2-en-1-one
  • (4-Methoxybenzylidene)acetophenone
  • (p-Methoxybenzylidene)acetophenone
  • 1-Phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propen-1-one
  • 1-Phenyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenone
  • 2-Propen-1-one, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-
  • 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-Phenylprop-2-En-1-One
  • 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-2-propen-1-one
  • 3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-1-phenyl-2-propen-1-one
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