2-(4-Fluorophenyl)acetamide

CAS: 332-29-6

Ref. 3D-AAA33229

Product Information

• Name: 2-(4-Fluorophenyl)acetamide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-(4-Fluorophenyl)acetamide (FFAA) is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug that has been evaluated against picornavirus, enterovirus, and rhinovirus. FFAA has been shown to be effective in the treatment of acute enterovirus infections in mice. This compound was also found to have a cytopathic effect on cells infected with enteroviruses in culture. It binds to the virus's RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and prevents viral replication. FFAA is not active against influenza A or B viruses, but it is active against influenza C virus. This compound has also been found to have medicinal properties, as it can inhibit the growth of human lung cancer cells in culture and may be useful for treating cancers such as leukemia.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 153.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈FNO
• Purity: Min. 95%