Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate

CAS: 64920-29-2

Ref. 3D-FE44430

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate is a compound that belongs to the class of ester compounds. This molecule is found in cells grown in recombinant cultures and has been identified by its FTIR spectroscopy. Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate inhibits the growth of candida glabrata by inhibiting an enzyme, which is involved in the conversion of glucose to acetoin. The mechanism for this inhibition is believed to be due to cinchonidine, which reacts with chloride ions. The chemical stability of ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate has been shown by its ability to withstand acidic pH and high concentrations of chloride ions without decomposing. Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate also inhibits the synthesis of proteins and enzymes, although it does not inhibit DNA replication or transcription.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 206.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H14O3/c1-2-15-12(14)11(13)9-8-10-6-4-3-5-7-10/h3-7H,2,8-9H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=STPXIOGYOLJXMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(=O)CCc1ccccc1