4-Benzylpyrrolidin-2-one

CAS: 30200-04-5

Ref. 3D-FB122801

Product Information

• Name: 4-Benzylpyrrolidin-2-one
• Synonyms: 2-pyrrolidinone, 4-(phenylmethyl)-

Description

4-Benzylpyrrolidin-2-one is a hydrogen bond donor that binds to the amide group of proteins and regulates their activity. This compound has been shown to be active against extracellular bacteria in cell culture and in animal models. The physiological activities of 4-benzylpyrrolidin-2-one are thought to be due to its ability to bind with carbonyl groups on proteins, which may regulate their function. 4-Benzylpyrrolidin-2-one is also able to form a hydrogen bond with an alkene or halide, which can affect the stereochemical structure of the molecule. It has been shown that 4-benzylpyrrolidin-2-one can mutate under specific conditions.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 175.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₃NO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H13NO/c13-11-7-10(8-12-11)6-9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-5,10H,6-8H2,(H,12,13)
• InChI key: InChIKey=OKESWHAZOJRHIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C1CC(Cc2ccccc2)CN1