3,5-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol

CAS: 27129-87-9

Ref. 3D-FD70768

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,5-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol (3,5-DMB) is an organic solvent that is used as a degreaser and wetting agent for metals. It has been shown to have anticancer properties in vitro, but not in vivo. 3,5-DMB binds to the active site of the enzyme dehydrogenase and prevents it from binding with substrates. This inhibition leads to a decrease in the activity of this enzyme and a decrease in the production of reactive oxygen species. 3,5-DMB has also been shown to be effective against cancer cells both in vitro and in vivo. In addition, 3,5-DMB has been shown to bind tightly to ferula (a dye used for staining), xylene (a hydrocarbon), and hexane (an organic solvent).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 136.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O/c1-7-3-8(2)5-9(4-7)6-10/h3-5,10H,6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=IQWWTJDRVBWBEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(C)cc(CO)c1