Methyl 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)acetate

CAS: 55954-23-9

Ref. 3D-FM140183

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)acetate

Description

Methyl 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)acetate is a synthetic alkylating agent that is used as an antibacterial and a pesticide. It can be synthesized from chloroacetone and methyl chloride. Methyl 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)acetate has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter faecalis, and Aerogenes molt-4. Methyl 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)acetate also inhibits cancer cells in mice by inhibiting DNA synthesis. This drug has been tested as a potential treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 219.06 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₈Cl₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8Cl2O2/c1-13-9(12)4-6-2-3-7(10)5-8(6)11/h2-3,5H,4H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=SRCVNBFTEARRJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)Cc1ccc(Cl)cc1Cl