3-Phenylbutan-2-one

CAS: 769-59-5

Ref. 3D-AAA76959

Product Information

• Name: 3-Phenylbutan-2-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Phenylbutan-2-one is a volatile oil that possesses bactericidal activity. 3-Phenylbutan-2-one has been shown to inhibit the growth of Enterobacter aerogenes and Bacillus subtilis at high concentrations by hydrogen bonding with the enzyme enolate anion, which is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids. 3-Phenylbutan-2-one also inhibits nitro group formation and ether extract production through steric interactions, thereby preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis. The antibacterial mechanism of 3-phenylbutan-2-one is due to its ability to react with steroid glycosides in intramolecular hydrogen transfer reactions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 148.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid