(2-Aminoethyl)triphenylphosphonium Bromide

CAS: 89996-00-9

Ref. 3D-PDA99600

Product Information

• Name: (2-Aminoethyl)triphenylphosphonium Bromide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Aminoethyl)triphenylphosphonium Bromide is a brominated analog of the amino acid L-cysteine that has shown biological activities. The conformation of this molecule is stabilized by the hydrobromide group, which prevents it from adopting an unnatural conformation. This compound is also sensitive to radiation and can be used in the study of cyano group reactions. 2-Aminoethyl)triphenylphosphonium Bromide has been shown to have cytotoxic activity against cancer cells due to its ability to inhibit protein synthesis at the ribosome level.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 386.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₀H₂₁BrNP
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder