Diethyl 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalate

CAS: 5870-38-2

Ref. 3D-FAA87038

Product Information

• Name: Diethyl 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalate
• Synonyms: 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, 2,5-Dihydroxy-, Diethyl Ester, 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-, 1,4-diethyl ester, 2,5-Dihydroxyterephthalic acid diethyl ester, 227-522-3, Diethyl 2,5-Dihydroxybenzene-1,4-Dicarboxylate, Diethyl 2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-terephthalate, NSC 177975, Terephthalic acid, 2,5-dihydroxy-, diethyl ester
• CAS: 5870-38-2

Description

Diethyl 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalate is a crystalline organic compound that can be used as a diagnostic probe for cancer. It has been shown to have a strong affinity for DNA, and the ethyl diazoacetate moiety of the molecule forms hydrogen bonds with the phosphate groups found in DNA. This allows it to bind to DNA in a manner similar to other fluorescent probes such as ethidium bromide and acridine orange. Diethyl 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalate also has potential use as an optical imaging agent for cancer diagnosis.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 254.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%