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4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L03978.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L03978.06
5 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: L03978.06
also known as L03978-06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
3128-06-1
IUPAC Name
5-oxohexanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H10O3
InChI Key
MGTZCLMLSSAXLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)CCCC(O)=O
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Refractive Index
1.4430-1.4480 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to yellow or brown
Assay (GC)
≥96.0%
Form
Liquid

Description

4-Acetylbutyric acid is used in the synthesis of selective indomethacin analogues for AKR1C3 inhibition in the treatment of castrate-resistant prostate cancer. It is also used to prepare PARP inhibitors for the treatment of cancer.

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Applications
4-Acetylbutyric acid is used in the synthesis of selective indomethacin analogues for AKR1C3 inhibition in the treatment of castrate-resistant prostate cancer. It is also used to prepare PARP inhibitors for the treatment of cancer.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water, chloroform and methanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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