CAS 1074-82-4: Potassium phthalimide

Phthalimide potassium salt

Phthalimide potassium is a chemical that reacts with oxygen nucleophiles to form the corresponding N-hydroxyphthalimide. It has been shown as an effective treatment for cancer by targeting tumor cells and inhibiting their growth. The mechanism of action involves binding to 5-HT2 receptors in the cell membrane, which leads to inhibition of the enzyme adenylate cyclase, leading to decreased levels of cAMP. This decreases the activity of protein kinase A, which in turn leads to decreased production of proteins such as p21WAF1/CIP1, which are required for cell cycle progression. Phthalimide potassium has also been shown to be active against HIV infection and may be useful for other diseases involving virus infections. This drug binds covalently with HLA proteins on the surface of infected cells and inhibits viral replication by preventing reverse transcription.

Applications Potassium Phthalimide is a green, solid-base organocatalys. References Kiyani, H., Ghiasi, M.: Chinese Chem. Lett., 25, 313 (2014)

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Potassium phthalimide is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of N-alkylated phthalimides, which is involved in the preparation of primary amines (Gabriel synthesis) by the hydrolysis reaction. It is also used as an intermediate for synthetic indigo, pigments, dyes and pharmaceuticals. Further, it is employed as an organocatalyst for the cyanosilylation of various carbonyl compounds under extremely mild conditions. In addition to this, it serves as a reagent for the transformation of allyl- and alkyl halides into protected primary amines. 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.