2-[Hydroxy(phenyl)methyl]prop-2-enenitrile

CAS: 19362-96-0

Ref. 3D-UAA36296

Product Information

• Name: 2-[Hydroxy(phenyl)methyl]prop-2-enenitrile
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-[Hydroxy(phenyl)methyl]prop-2-enenitrile (2HMPE) is a crystalline compound that has been shown to inhibit the growth of Botrytis cinerea. It does so by binding in an antibonding fashion to the hydrogen atoms on the phenyl ring. This interaction results in a stereoselective interaction with the hydrogen and hydroxyl groups, which leads to a decrease in the rate of dna synthesis. 2HMPE has also been shown to have an antibonding interaction with the C4-C5 double bond of the fluoroquinolone nucleus, which is responsible for its potent antibacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 2HMPE has also been shown to be useful as a fingerprinting reagent. The compound can be used as a standard for x-ray crystallography and molecular orbital theory, because it is soluble and non-toxic.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 159.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₉NO
• Purity: Min. 95%