3,4-(Methylenedioxy)-6-nitrocinnamic acid

CAS: 6315-90-8

Ref. 3D-FM68032

Product Information

• Name: 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)-6-nitrocinnamic acid
• Synonyms: (2E)-3-(6-nitro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)prop-2-enoate, (2E)-3-(6-nitro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)prop-2-enoic acid, (2Z)-3-(6-nitro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)prop-2-enoic acid, 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(6-nitro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-, 3-(4,5-Methylenedioxy-2-nitrophenyl)acrylic acid, 3-(6-Nitro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-propenoic acid, Cinnamic acid, 4,5-(methylenedioxy)-2-nitro-, NSC 21034
• CAS: 6315-90-8

Description

3,4-(Methylenedioxy)-6-nitrocinnamic acid is a cytotoxic molecule that inhibits the growth of cells by interfering with the synthesis of proteins. It binds to DNA and prevents the transcription process from occurring. This molecule has been shown to inhibit endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus functions in plant cells. 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)-6-nitrocinnamic acid has also been used as a polymerization agent for polyacrylamide gels. A number of modifications have been made to this molecule in order to increase its effectiveness, such as methyl esterification and mutagenesis. This compound has also been shown to enhance Taxol's anti-cancer effects on cell cultures.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 237.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₇NO₆
• Purity: Min. 90%
• Color/Form: White Powder