Phenylglyoxylic acid

CAS: 611-73-4

Ref. 3D-FP26975

Product Information

• Name: Phenylglyoxylic acid
• Synonyms: α-Oxobenzeneacetic acidBenzoylformic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Phenylglyoxylic acid is a metal-chelating agent that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. It binds divalent metal ions, such as copper and zinc, which are essential for the activation of pro-inflammatory enzymes. Phenylglyoxylic acid also inhibits decarboxylases, which are enzymes that break down neurotransmitters like serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) and norepinephrine. This drug has shown to be effective against inflammatory disorders in animal models by preventing the synthesis of prostaglandins.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₆O₃
• Purity: 98 To 102%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6O3/c9-7(8(10)11)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=FAQJJMHZNSSFSM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)C(=O)c1ccccc1