2-Acetylbenzofuran

CAS: 1646-26-0

Ref. 3D-FA33089

Product Information

• Name: 2-Acetylbenzofuran
• Synonyms: 2-Benzofuranyl methyl ketone1-(Benzofuran-2-yl)ethanone2-Acetylcoumarone2-Acetylcumarone, 1-(1-Benzofuran-2-Yl)Ethanone, 1-(2-Benzofuranyl)ethanone, 1-(2-Benzofuryl)-1-ethanone, 1-(Benzofuran-2-yl)ethan-1-one, 2-Acetylbenzo[b]furan, 2-Acetylcoumarone, 2-Benzofuranyl methyl ketone, 2-Benzofuryl methyl ketone, Benzo[b]furan-2-yl methyl ketone, Ethanone, 1-(2-benzofuranyl)-, Ketone, 2-benzofuranyl methyl, NSC 23974, NSC 28904

Description

2-Acetylbenzofuran is a chemical compound that can be synthesized from cinnamic acid derivatives. It has been shown to have antimicrobial properties, which are due to its ability to inhibit bacterial growth. 2-Acetylbenzofuran has been used in the treatment of metabolic disorders and diabetes, as it acts by regulating the synthesis of insulin. This compound also inhibits the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and decreases cellular oxidative stress. 2-Acetylbenzofuran has also been shown to increase glucose uptake in cells through insulin-stimulated phosphorylation of AKT.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 160.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White To Yellow Solid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H8O2/c1-7(11)10-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)12-10/h2-6H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=YUTFQTAITWWGFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)c1cc2ccccc2o1