1,3-Benzodioxole-5-acetic acid methyl ester

CAS: 326-59-0

Ref. 3D-FB18215

Product Information

• Name: 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-acetic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: [3,4-(Methylenedioxy)phenyl]acetic acid methyl esterMethyl (3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)acetateMethyl 1,3-benzodioxole-5-acetate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-acetic acid methyl ester is a lignan synthesized by the condensation of podophyllotoxin with acetone in the presence of an acid catalyst. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. It is also stable in acetonitrile and tetrahydrofuran, which are common solvents used in organic chemistry. 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-acetic acid methyl ester is a regioselective inhibitor of 5α→5β conversion. This inhibition leads to a decrease in the production of diene metabolites that may be carcinogenic, as well as a decrease in the production of podophyllotoxin and its derivatives (podophyllum alkaloids).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 194.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid