2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid

CAS: 1975-52-6

Ref. 3D-FM02119

Produktinformation

• Name: 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid
• Marke: Biosynth

Beschreibung

2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid is a synthetic compound that has been shown to inhibit the growth of tumor xenografts in mice. This compound has been shown to inhibit the production of prostate-specific antigen and prostate cancer cells, as well as cause apoptosis in prostate cancer cells. 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid also inhibits the activity of vitamin D3 and docetaxel, which are both chemotherapeutic agents used to treat prostate cancer. 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid is a thermodynamic inhibitor with an IC50 value of 0.1 mM. It is an inhibitor of cellular respiration and mitochondrial function with a Km value of 1 mM. This agent also inhibits tumor perfusion, which may be due to its ability to induce apoptosis in tumor cells.

Chemische Eigenschaften

• Molekulargewicht: 181.15 g/mol
• Formel: C₈H₇NO₄
• Reinheit: Min. 95%
• Farbe/Form: Powder