Methyl 3-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate

CAS: 37779-49-0

Ref. 3D-FM129914

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 3-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate
• Synonyms: benzenebutanoic acid, beta-oxo-, methyl ester, Benzenebutanoic acid, beta-oxo-, methyl ester

Description

Methyl 3-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate is a phenylacetyl compound that is synthesised from pyridine and methyl chloride. This photochemical reaction produces the corresponding isomer, 3-methyl-4-(2,2,3,3-tetrafluoroethoxy)phenylacrylate. Methyl 3-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate has been shown to have antibiotic activity against infections caused by cycloalkyl or chlorinated c1-4 alkyl substances, such as toluene and chlorinated hydrocarbons. The mechanism of action of this drug is unknown but may be due to alterations in DNA synthesis or regulation.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 192.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12O3/c1-14-11(13)8-10(12)7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6H,7-8H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=DTMSEOVTDVSPDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)CC(=O)Cc1ccccc1