3,6-Dihydroxyphthalonitrile

CAS: 4733-50-0

Ref. 3D-FD71813

Product Information

• Name: 3,6-Dihydroxyphthalonitrile
• Synonyms: 2,3-Dicyanohydroquinone, 1,2-Benzenedicarbonitrile, 3,6-dihydroxy-, 1,4-Dihydroxy-2,3-dicyanobenzene, 2,3-Dicyano-1,4-dihydroxybenzene, 2,3-Dicyano-p-hydroquinone, 2,3-Dicyanobenzene-1,4-diol, 2,3-Dicyanoquinol, 2,6-Dihydroxyphthalonitrile, 3,6-Dihydroxy-1,2-benzenedicarbonitrile, 3,6-Dihydroxybenzene-1,2-Dicarbonitrile, 3,6-Dihydroxyphthalodinitrile, NSC 43554, Phthalonitrile, 3,6-dihydroxy-

Description

3,6-Dihydroxyphthalonitrile (3,6-DHPN) is an organic compound that has been shown to inhibit the activity of carbonic anhydrase. It may be used in the treatment of colorectal carcinoma and other cancers. 3,6-DHPN is a proton acceptor and reacts with aqueous hydrochloric acid to form the salt 3,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid. The reaction with hydrochloric acid is irreversible and does not affect the optical properties of 3,6-DHPN. This compound is stable under acidic conditions and has shown enzyme inhibition activities against various enzymes such as phosphatases, esterases and proteases. 3,6-DHPN also has calcium chelating properties that are useful in the treatment of osteoporosis.!--

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 160.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₄N₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder