4-Acetylbenzoic acid

CAS: 586-89-0

Ref. 3D-FA33613

Product Information

• Name: 4-Acetylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: Acetophenone 4-carboxylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

4-Acetylbenzoic acid is a reactive functional group that is used to synthesize esters and amides. It has been shown to have anticancer activity in vitro, which may be due to the disruption of basic cellular proteins involved in DNA replication. 4-Acetylbenzoic acid is soluble in neutral pH and reacts with nucleophiles such as hydroxide ions or alcohols, forming alcohols or acetates respectively. The reaction mechanism for this compound is nucleophilic attack on the carbonyl carbon, followed by loss of water from the leaving group. Significant cytotoxicity has been observed in vitro at concentrations of 2mM and higher. This effect was particularly pronounced for cells exposed to radiation or treated with 4-acetylbenzoic acid before being exposed to radiation.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 164.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O3/c1-6(10)7-2-4-8(5-3-7)9(11)12/h2-5H,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=QBHDSQZASIBAAI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)c1ccc(C(=O)O)cc1