5-Benzyloxyindole

CAS: 1215-59-4

Ref. 3D-FB05844

Product Information

• Name: 5-Benzyloxyindole
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

5-Benzyloxyindole is an inhibitor molecule that binds to the active site of cytochrome P450 and inhibits the enzyme's ability to catalyze reactions. This compound has potent inhibitory activity against a number of enzymes, including amide and hydroxyl groups, chloride ion channels, and electrochemical studies. 5-Benzyloxyindole also shows potential as a cancer treatment agent due to its ability to inhibit cell proliferation. It was shown in cell culture studies using human colon cancer cells that this molecule inhibited the growth of cancer cells by blocking DNA synthesis, leading to apoptosis or programmed cell death.
5-Benzyloxyindole is synthesized through an acylation reaction between benzoyl chloride and indole. The product can be purified through recrystallization or chromatography on silica gel.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 223.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₃NO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Brown Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H13NO/c1-2-4-12(5-3-1)11-17-14-6-7-15-13(10-14)8-9-16-15/h1-10,16H,11H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=JCQLPDZCNSVBMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: c1ccc(COc2ccc3[nH]ccc3c2)cc1