4-Phenoxybutyric acid
CAS:
Ref. 3D-FP54215
Produktinformation
4-Phenoxybutyric acid is a molecule that is produced by filamentous fungi. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of many bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, and Enterobacter aerogenes. 4-Phenoxybutyric acid binds to the receptor on the surface of the bacterial cell membrane and prevents it from functioning correctly. It also prevents the production of proteins necessary for growth and survival. This inhibition leads to a loss of energy in the cell, which eventually leads to death. The molecule has been shown to be effective in inhibiting bacteria even if they are resistant to antibiotics. 4-Phenoxybutyric acid has been shown to be more efficient than other methods for microbial biotransformation, such as dispersive solid-phase extraction or liquid-liquid extraction.