3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl cyanide

CAS: 4439-02-5

Ref. 3D-FM63949

Product Information

• Name: 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl cyanide
• Synonyms: (1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)acetonitrile, (Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl)acetonitrile, (Benzodioxol-5-yl)acetonitrile, 1,3-Benzodioxol-5-Ylacetonitrile, 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-acetonitrile, 2-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)acetonitrile, 2-(1,3-Dioxaindan-5-yl)acetonitrile, 2-(2H-1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)acetonitrile, 2-(3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl)acetonitrile, 2-(Benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)acetonitrile, 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)benzyl cyanide, 5-Cyanomethyl-1,3-benzodioxole, Acetonitrile, [3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenyl]-, Benzodioxole-5-acetonitrile, Berberine Intermediate-1, Homopiperonylnitrile, Homopiperonylonitrile, Piperonyl cyanide, Piperonylacetonitrile, [3,4-(Methylenedioxy)phenyl]acetonitrile

Description

3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl cyanide is a chemical compound that is used to treat cancer. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of human cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. This compound binds to DNA and forms a covalent bond with the N7 nitrogen atom of guanine, which prevents replication. 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl cyanide also inhibits the activity of enzymes involved in DNA synthesis and cell division. The mechanism of action for this drug is not fully understood, but it may be due to its ability to form a stable complex with cancer cells as well as its inhibition activity against amines.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 161.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₇NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%