(2E)-2,3-Diphenylacrylic acid

Ref. 3D-FD133268

Product Information

• Name: (2E)-2,3-Diphenylacrylic acid
• Synonyms: benzeneacetic acid, alpha-(phenylmethylene)-
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: (2E)-2,3-Diphenylacrylic acid is a stilbene derivative that has been shown to inhibit tyrosinase activity in vitro. The molecular modelling studies of the compound have revealed that it binds to the active site of the enzyme through hydrogen bonding interactions and competitively inhibits the substrate binding site. (2E)-2,3-Diphenylacrylic acid has also been shown to inhibit melanogenesis in vitro by inhibiting cinchonidine uptake. In addition, this molecule has been found to be an effective inhibitor of chloride uptake as well as having an effect on intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 224.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H12O2/c16-15(17)14(13-9-5-2-6-10-13)11-12-7-3-1-4-8-12/h1-11H,(H,16,17)/b14-11+
• InChI key: InChIKey=BIDDLDNGQCUOJQ-SDNWHVSQSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)/C(=C/c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1