CAS 100-07-2: 4-Methoxybenzoyl chloride

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p-Anisoyl chloride is a compound that has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in vitro. It also has significant cytotoxicity, which may be due to its ability to cause the hydrolysis of serine protease. p-Anisoyl chloride is synthesized by reacting acetic anhydride with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solution in a nonpolar solvent. This reaction leads to the formation of bis(p-anisoyl)chloride, which can then react with pyrimidine compounds. The reaction mechanism for this synthesis is Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction.

4-Methoxybenzoyl chloride is used in the synthesis of stilbene and dihydrostilbene derivatives as potential anti-cancer agents. It is also used in the synthesis of coumarin dimers with potential HIV-1 activity. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

p-Anisoyl chloride

Applications 4-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride is used in the synthesis of stilbene and dihydrostilbene derivatives as potential anti-cancer agents. It is also used in the synthesis of coumarin dimers with potential HIV-1 activity. References Cushman, M., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 34, 2579 (1991); Mao, P., et al.: Chem. Pharm. Bull. 50, 1634 (2002);