3-Phenylpropionyl chloride

CAS: 645-45-4

Ref. 3D-FP71880

Product Information

• Name: 3-Phenylpropionyl chloride
• Synonyms: Hydrocinnamoyl chloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Phenylpropionyl chloride is an acylating agent with antimicrobial properties. It is used as a precursor in the synthesis of many pharmaceuticals, such as amines and cyclohexane derivatives. 3-Phenylpropionyl chloride is a reactive compound that can undergo an acylation reaction with nucleophilic compounds to form an n-oxide. This reaction can be catalyzed by metal ions or bases. 3-Phenylpropionyl chloride has inhibitory properties against enzymes, such as aminoglycoside acetyltransferase and carbonyl reductase. It also has shown antitumor activity in cancer cells and metabolic disorders in the liver due to its ability to inhibit glycosidic bond formation.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 168.62 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₉ClO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9ClO/c10-9(11)7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6-7H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=MFEILWXBDBCWKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(Cl)CCc1ccccc1