1,2-Epoxy-3-(4-nitrophenoxy)propane

CAS: 5255-75-4

Ref. 3D-FE152760

Product Information

• Name: 1,2-Epoxy-3-(4-nitrophenoxy)propane
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,2-Epoxy-3-(4-nitrophenoxy)propane is an epoxide that is a reactive intermediate that participates in a number of reactions, including the formation of disulfide bonds. It has been shown to have genotoxic effects and to be toxic to polymorphonuclear leucocytes. The compound can also inhibit detoxification enzymes, which may make it useful as a biomarker for environmental exposure to xenobiotics. 1,2-Epoxy-3-(4-nitrophenoxy)propane has also been shown to be a potential anti-cancer agent in gene therapy studies. This compound inhibits energy metabolism by inhibiting the enzyme glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 195.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₉NO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%