3,5-Dimethylbenzyl cyanide

CAS: 39101-54-7

Ref. 3D-FD22361

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-Dimethylbenzyl cyanide
• Synonyms: 3,5-Dimethyl-benzeneacetonitrile(3,5-Xylyl)acetonitrile(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)acetonitrile, (3,5-Dimethylphenyl)acetonitrile, 1-Cyanomethyl-3,5-dimethylbenzene, 2-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)acetonitrile, 3,5-Dimethylbenzeneacetonitrile, Acetonitrile, (3,5-xylyl)-, Benzeneacetonitrile, 3,5-dimethyl-
• CAS: 39101-54-7

Description

3,5-Dimethylbenzyl cyanide is a biomolecule that is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. It has been studied for its potential use in cancer prevention and treatment. 3,5-Dimethylbenzyl cyanide is an industrial molecule that can be synthesized from benzaldehyde and dimethyl sulfate. This compound has been postulated to bind to the aromatase enzyme, which converts testosterone into estrogen. The chloride ion is thought to be the pharmacophore because it was found to be essential for binding to the enzyme. Molecular modelling has been used to determine how this molecule binds to the active site of aromatase, which may lead to new treatments for breast cancer.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 145.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₁N
• Purity: Min. 95%