2-Methyl-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid

CAS: 3265-74-5

Ref. 3D-DAA26574

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methyl-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Methyl-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid is a type of carboxylic acid that is cytotoxic to cancer cells. It is a major metabolite of the anticancer drug 2,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde and has been shown to be effective against human breast cancer cells. The ester hydrochloride salt form of this compound has been shown to be an effective inhibitor of esterase activity in vitro. This inhibition leads to increased accumulation of 2-methyl-1-benzofuran-3-carboxylic acid in tumor tissue, which may be due to its ability to inhibit the synthesis of proteins required for the transport and metabolism of other drugs. The x-ray structure analysis revealed that this compound binds to the active site of beta lactamases in an orientation that overlaps with substrate binding sites. This binding prevents the formation of a covalent bond between penicillin G

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 176.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder