Diphenylacetic acid

CAS: 117-34-0

Ref. 3D-FD52483

Product Information

• Name: Diphenylacetic acid
• Synonyms: Lgc' (246)2,2-Diphenyl acetic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Diphenylacetic acid is a chiral compound that has been shown to inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and other inflammatory mediators, which play a role in autoimmune diseases. The synthesis of these mediators is dependent on the enzyme cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1). Diphenylacetic acid inhibits COX-1 by forming an acyl ester with arachidonic acid, which blocks the formation of PGE2. This drug also inhibits COX-2 and leukotriene A4 hydrolase, which are enzymes involved in inflammation. Diphenylacetic acid has been shown to be effective in inhibiting the detrusor muscle contractions that cause urinary incontinence.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 212.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(16)13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10,13H,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=PYHXGXCGESYPCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)C(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1