2-[(Acetyloxy)methoxy]ethyl acetate

CAS: 59278-00-1

Ref. 3D-FA64791

Product Information

• Name: 2-[(Acetyloxy)methoxy]ethyl acetate
• Synonyms: 2-Oxa-1,4-butanediol diacetate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-[(Acetyloxy)methoxy]ethyl acetate is a drug that inhibits the enzyme orotidine 5′-monophosphate decarboxylase, which is responsible for the conversion of uridine to orotic acid. This inhibition prevents the synthesis of RNA and DNA and leads to cell death by inhibiting protein synthesis. 2-[(Acetyloxy)methoxy]ethyl acetate has shown tuberculostatic activity in leukemic mice, with an inhibition constant of 3.2 × 10 M. The compound also inhibits diphenolase activity, which is important in the production of uridine phosphorylase, an enzyme that produces uridine from orotic acid. 2-[(Acetyloxy)methoxy]ethyl acetate has been tested for its ability to inhibit herpes simplex virus (HSV) in vitro and in vivo and has been shown to be effective against HSV type 1 and HSV

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 176.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₂O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H12O5/c1-6(8)11-4-3-10-5-12-7(2)9/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=XFEQOLXBMLXKDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)OCCOCOC(C)=O