5-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid

CAS: 28824-94-4

Ref. 3D-FM122013

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid
• Synonyms: 1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 5-methyl-2-phenyl-
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid (MPICA) is a potent inhibitor of xanthine oxidase. It is also an inhibitor of β-glucuronidase and enzymes that maintain the integrity of bacterial DNA. MPICA has been shown to inhibit xanthine oxidase in a dose dependent manner and can be used as a lead compound for new inhibitors of this enzyme.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 202.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₀N₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H10N2O2/c1-7-9(11(14)15)13-10(12-7)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6H,1H3,(H,12,13)(H,14,15)
• InChI key: InChIKey=NEDPOZZCAYIDNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1[nH]c(-c2ccccc2)nc1C(=O)O