2-Methylhexanoic acid

CAS: 4536-23-6

Ref. 3D-FM35593

Produktinformation

• Name: 2-Methylhexanoic acid
• Synonyme: (2R)-2-methylhexanoate, (2S)-2-methylhexanoate, 2-Hexanecarboxylic acid, 2-Methylcaproic acid, Brn 1721227, Caproic acid, α-methyl-, FEMA No. 3191, Hexanoic acid, 2-methyl-, Methylhexanoic acid, Unii-Luk37N0Qm8, alpha-Methylcaproic acid, α-Methylcaproic acid
• CAS: 4536-23-6

Beschreibung

2-Methylhexanoic acid is a chemical compound with the formula CH(CH)COOH. This colorless liquid is an important industrial chemical that is used in the production of polyvinyl acetate, 2-methylhexanoic acid has been shown to be effective against influenza virus at concentrations of 1 mM and above. It also has an effect on the activity of adenosine receptors. The biological effects of 2-methylhexanoic acid are due to its ability to act as a cationic surfactant. This compound can disrupt cell membranes by binding to amines and fatty acids, which leads to a loss of membrane integrity and ultimately cell death.

• Marke: Biosynth

Chemische Eigenschaften

• Molekulargewicht: 130.18 g/mol
• Formel: C₇H₁₄O₂
• Reinheit: Min. 95%