2-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid

CAS: 32508-22-8

Ref. 3D-HBA50822

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid is a carotenoid that is found in some bacteria and plants, including the green alga Chlorella sorokiniana. It has been shown to have anticancer activity by inducing apoptosis in cancer cells. 2-Methylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid also reduces the redox potential of cancer cells and inhibits their growth, which may be due to its ability to regulate cell cycle progression and inhibit protein synthesis. This compound also has been shown to stimulate the formation of bacteriochlorophyll a and membrane systems in bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, respectively. The gene product responsible for this carotenoid biosynthesis has been identified as a transcriptional regulator of dna binding activity and protein expression in Escher

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 154.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%