2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyacetophenone

CAS: 703-23-1

Ref. 3D-FH71010

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyacetophenone
• Synonyms: 1-(2-Hydroxy-6-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanone, 1-(2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one, 6-Methoxy-2-hydroxyacetophenone, 6′-Hydroxy-2′-methoxyacetophenone, Acetophenone, 2′-hydroxy-6′-methoxy-, Ethanone, 1-(2-hydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl)-

Description

2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyacetophenone is a chalcone that belongs to the group of flavonoids. It has been shown to have anticancer properties, inhibiting the growth of colorectal carcinoma cells in a dose-dependent manner. The mechanism of action for 2-hydroxy-6-methoxyacetophenone is not fully understood, but it may be due to its ability to inhibit the enzyme demethylase and induce apoptosis. This compound also has been shown to inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhimurium when used at high concentrations. 2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyacetophenone can be synthesized by reacting ethyl acetoacetate with two equivalents of methylamine in the presence of a base such as sodium methoxide or potassium hydroxide.
2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyacetophenone has also been shown to inhibit

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-6(10)9-7(11)4-3-5-8(9)12-2/h3-5,11H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=UENLHUMCIOWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1cccc(O)c1C(C)=O