CAS: 26276-99-3

1,4,5,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-DL-myo-inositol

1,4,5,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-myo-inositol is a benzylated derivative of myo-inositol. It is a pharmacological agent that has been shown to inhibit the growth of human colon adenocarcinoma cells and human glioblastoma cells in vitro. 1,4,5,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-myo-inositol also binds to cell membrane receptors and inhibits the activity of enzymes involved in the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine. The compound has been shown to be selective for axial glioblastoma tumors in animal models. The compound can be conjugated with different molecules and used as an assay for cytotoxicity studies on tumor cells. 1,4,5,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-myo-inositol has hydroxyl groups that are easily oxidized