(4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)acetic acid

CAS: 1660-19-1

Ref. 3D-FF70846

Product Information

• Name: (4-Formyl-2-methoxyphenoxy)acetic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Phenoxyacetic acid is a phenoxy compound that exhibits antibacterial and anthelmintic activity. It has been shown to be highly active against helminthes, such as tapeworms and roundworms. Phenoxyacetic acid interacts with the helminth's cell membrane, which causes the release of cytochrome c from mitochondria and inhibits mitochondrial function. This leads to cell death by inhibiting protein synthesis and DNA replication. The hydrophobic nature of phenoxyacetic acid allows it to penetrate the anthelmint's cuticle and enter the worm's body cavity where it inhibits mitochondrial function. Phenoxyacetic acid has also been shown to inhibit tuberculosis in mice in vivo, but not in vitro. In addition, phenoxyacetic acid binds to nuclei of cancer cells and prevents the production of RNA and protein synthesis. This results in cell death by apoptosis or necrosis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 210.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H10O5/c1-14-9-4-7(5-11)2-3-8(9)15-6-10(12)13/h2-5H,6H2,1H3,(H,12,13)
• InChI key: InChIKey=GRMPBSIGDVNLKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1cc(C=O)ccc1OCC(=O)O