4-(Benzyloxy)-3-methoxyphenol
CAS: 40232-88-0
Ref. 3D-QBA23288
5mg | Discontinued | ||
25mg | Discontinued | ||
50mg | Discontinued | ||
100mg | Discontinued | ||
250mg | Discontinued | ||
500mg | Discontinued |
Product Information
- Phenol, 3-methoxy-4-(phenylmethoxy)-
4-(Benzyloxy)-3-methoxyphenol is a natural product that belongs to the class of intramolecular acid catalysts. It reacts with an epoxide to form a ring-opened product, which is regioselective and efficient. This compound has been shown to have a wide range of biological activities, including inhibiting DNA synthesis and protein synthesis. The analogues of this compound are being studied for their possible use in chemotherapy. 4-(Benzyloxy)-3-methoxyphenol has been found to be selective towards cancer cells by inhibiting DNA synthesis in human leukemia cells while having no effect on healthy cells.