Methyl 4-phenylbutyrate

Ref. 3D-FM170990

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 4-phenylbutyrate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl 4-phenylbutyrate is a clinical drug that has been used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis. It is an acidic drug that binds to the epoxide hydrolase and inhibits cholesterol synthesis, leading to a reduction in serum levels. Methyl 4-phenylbutyrate also inhibits the trifluoroacetic acid-catalysed debromination of phenols and the homologous series of biochemical reactions. However, it does not bind to chloride ions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 178.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%