Diphenylmethane-4-carboxylic acid

CAS: 620-86-0

Ref. 3D-FD66044

Product Information

• Name: Diphenylmethane-4-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 4-Benzylbenzoic Acid

Description

Diphenylmethane-4-carboxylic acid is a synthetic compound that has been used as a contraceptive. It works by forming a hydrophobic complex with fatty acids in the cell membrane, which prevents the uptake of glyoxal and thiosemicarbazide. Diphenylmethane-4-carboxylic acid has also been shown to be effective in treating cancerous tumors in rats. The formation rate of diphenylmethane-4-carboxylic acid can be increased when it is reacted with citric acid or phosphoric acid in the presence of phosphorus pentoxide. The reaction is catalyzed by sodium hydroxide solution or hydroxide solution.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 212.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(16)13-8-6-12(7-9-13)10-11-4-2-1-3-5-11/h1-9H,10H2,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=FPHVRPCVNPHPBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1ccc(Cc2ccccc2)cc1