N-(4-Nitrophenyl)maleimide

CAS: 4338-06-1

Ref. 3D-FN75334

Product Information

• Name: N-(4-Nitrophenyl)maleimide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: N-(4-Nitrophenyl)maleimide is a nitro compound that has been shown to be an inhibitor of the enzyme phthalimidase, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of phthalimides. It inhibits the growth of marine sponges and other microorganisms by reacting with primary amino groups in proteins. N-(4-Nitrophenyl)maleimide has also been shown to inhibit the biosynthesis of DNA and RNA.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 218.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₆N₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder