3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)propionic acid

CAS: 10516-71-9

Ref. 3D-FM39008

Product Information

• Name: 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)propionic acid
• Synonyms: 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)Propanoic Acid, 3-(m-Methoxyphenyl)propionic acid, 3-Methoxybenzenepropanoic acid, 3-Methoxybenzenepropionic acid, 3-Methoxydihydrocinnamic acid, 3-Methoxyhydrocinnamic acid, Benzenepropanoic acid, 3-methoxy-, Hydrocinnamic acid, m-methoxy-, NSC 78456, m-Methoxyhydrocinnamic acid
• CAS: 10516-71-9

Description

3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)propionic acid is a phenylpropionic acid with the chemical formula C9H11O2. It is a competitive antagonist of the h3 receptors, and has been shown to inhibit acetylcholinesterase activity in vitro. 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)propionic acid also has antioxidant properties, which may be due to its ability to inhibit lipase activity. This compound also has anti-inflammatory effects, which may be due to its ability to inhibit tryptophan metabolism. 3-(3-Methoxyphenyl)propionic acid has been shown to have therapeutic potential for Alzheimer's disease, as it can cross the blood brain barrier and inhibits amyloid beta (Aβ) aggregation.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 180.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-13-9-4-2-3-8(7-9)5-6-10(11)12/h2-4,7H,5-6H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=BJJQJLOZWBZEGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1cccc(CCC(=O)O)c1