CAS 103-80-0: Phenylacetyl chloride

Phenyl acetyl chloride (PA) is an antibiotic-resistant agent that inhibits the enzyme matrix metalloproteinase. It has been shown to be effective against bowel disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and also has potent antitumor activity. PA binds to a protein called p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA), which is a receptor for PA in the stomach lining. The PHBA receptor is responsible for the matrix effect, which destroys bacteria by breaking down the connective tissue in the mucosal lining of the gut. PA also inhibits tumor growth by preventing cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis.

Phenylacetyl chloride is used in the preparation of 1,2-diphenyl-ethanone by reaction with iodobenzene using tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate as a phase transfer catalyst. It is widely used in the chemical industry for manufacturing dyes and pharmaceutical products. It plays an important role in the preparation of penicillin. Further, it is used to prepare esters for flavorings. 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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Phenylacetyl chloride

Stability Moisture Sensitive Applications Benzeneacetyl Chloride is used in the synthesis of aromatic inhibitors of HIV-1 integrase. Also used in the preparation of napthalenic ligands with high affinity for melatonin receptor. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Burke, T. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 38, 4171 (1995); Yous, S. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 35, 1484 (1992);