2-Hydroxyacetophenone

SKU: orb3170141

Description

2-Hydroxyacetophenone is the major volatile compound found in the roots of Carissa edulis (sweet carissa), a plant in the Apocynaceae family. 2-Hydroxyacetophenone exhibits antiviral activity and inhibits the infection of HIV/SARS-CoV S pseudoviruses in vitro, with an IC₅₀ of 1.8 mM. 2-Hydroxyacetophenone is a specific substrate for Lactobacillus brevis alcohol dehydrogenase (LBADH). 2-Hydroxyacetophenone can serve as a synthetic building block for the construction of complex aromatic heterocyclic molecules.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 582-24-1
• MW: 136.15
• Purity: 99.51% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₈H₈O₂
• SMILES: O=C(C=1C=CC=CC1)CO
• Target: HIV Protease,SARS-CoV

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

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HIV Protease,SARS-CoV