CAS 1663-61-2: Triethyl orthobenzoate

Triethyl orthobenzoate

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Triethyl orthobenzoate is a pharmaceutical preparation that inhibits the proliferation of cells. It has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of endothelial cell proliferation in culture and is used as an experimental tool for studying this process. Triethyl orthobenzoate inhibits cellular proliferation by binding to lysine residues on the receptor protein and forming intramolecular hydrogen bonds. The hydroxyl group reacts with the hydrogen fluoride solvent, producing methanol, which is then converted into formaldehyde and formic acid. This reaction prevents the hydrogen bond from forming between the receptor protein and its ligand, thereby inhibiting cell proliferation.