CAS 117-34-0: Diphenylacetic acid

Diphenylacetic acid is a chiral compound that has been shown to inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and other inflammatory mediators, which play a role in autoimmune diseases. The synthesis of these mediators is dependent on the enzyme cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1). Diphenylacetic acid inhibits COX-1 by forming an acyl ester with arachidonic acid, which blocks the formation of PGE2. This drug also inhibits COX-2 and leukotriene A4 hydrolase, which are enzymes involved in inflammation. Diphenylacetic acid has been shown to be effective in inhibiting the detrusor muscle contractions that cause urinary incontinence.

Diphenylacetic acid

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Kinetic resolution of racemic 1-heteroarylalkanols by asymmetric esterification using diphenylacetic acid with pivalic anhydride and a chiral acyl-transfer catalyst is described. Molecular crystal of acridine and diphenylacetic acid and its absolute asymmetric photodecarboxylating condensation generates chirality in a two-component. The activation parameters for the racemization of a series of ortho-alkyl-substituted diphenylacetic acids are determined. 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.