Phthalimide potassium

CAS: 1074-82-4

Ref. 3D-FP32310

Product Information

• Name: Phthalimide potassium
• Synonyms: Potassium phthalimide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Phthalimide potassium is a chemical that reacts with oxygen nucleophiles to form the corresponding N-hydroxyphthalimide. It has been shown as an effective treatment for cancer by targeting tumor cells and inhibiting their growth. The mechanism of action involves binding to 5-HT2 receptors in the cell membrane, which leads to inhibition of the enzyme adenylate cyclase, leading to decreased levels of cAMP. This decreases the activity of protein kinase A, which in turn leads to decreased production of proteins such as p21WAF1/CIP1, which are required for cell cycle progression. Phthalimide potassium has also been shown to be active against HIV infection and may be useful for other diseases involving virus infections. This drug binds covalently with HLA proteins on the surface of infected cells and inhibits viral replication by preventing reverse transcription.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 185.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₄KNO₂
• Color/Form: White Powder