3-Ethoxymethacrolein

CAS: 42588-57-8

Ref. 3D-FE59756

Product Information

• Name: 3-Ethoxymethacrolein
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Ethoxymethacrolein (3EMM) is a malondialdehyde analogue that has been shown to have fatty acid-like properties. 3EMM is a reactive molecule, which reacts with chloride to produce an electrophilic carbonyl group. This carbonyl group reacts with the amino acid lysine in proteins, producing adducts that result in cross-links and protein aggregation. 3EMM is able to react with other molecules such as metal ions, forming dimethylformamide complexes. The biological effects of 3EMM are similar to those of malondialdehyde and include inhibition of cellular respiration and lipid peroxidation. Humans have been shown to be susceptible to the toxic effects of 3EMM, including cardiotoxicity and cytotoxicity.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 114.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 97 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O2/c1-3-8-5-6(2)4-7/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3/b6-5+
• InChI key: InChIKey=KDOAHVPFGIYCEU-AATRIKPKSA-N
• SMILES: CCO/C=C(\C)C=O