3-(2',3'-Dimethylphenyl)propionic acid

CAS: 25173-73-3

Ref. 3D-ABA17373

Product Information

• Name: 3-(2',3'-Dimethylphenyl)propionic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-(2',3'-Dimethylphenyl)propionic acid is a prostaglandin compound that inhibits the production of vasoconstricting and vasodilating substances. It belongs to the class of amide, benzoic acid, and azacyclic compounds. The structural formula is CHCOOH. 3-(2',3'-Dimethylphenyl)propionic acid inhibits the response of cells to agonists such as histamine, serotonin, and bradykinin by binding to specific receptors on cell surfaces called integrins. This compound has been shown to have vasospastic effects in patients with Raynaud's phenomenon or other diseases involving vasospasm. 3-(2',3'-Dimethylphenyl)propionic acid also has thrombotic effects due to its inhibition of blood coagulation factors IIa and Xa.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 178.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%