CAS 4410-99-5: Benzeneethanethiol

2-Phenylethanethiol is a chemical compound that has been studied in the laboratory. It is an aromatic compound that reacts with light at low energy, emitting light in the visible region of the spectrum. 2-Phenylethanethiol binds to urine samples and forms a complex with trifluoroacetic acid. This complex can be used for analytical chemistry in order to measure the concentration of 2-phenylethanethiol in urine samples. The molecule has also been studied as a potential anti-cancer drug due to its ability to bind to DNA and inhibit the synthesis of proteins that are vital for cell division. 2-Phenylethanethiol has shown promising results in preclinical trials on MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells, where it inhibited cell proliferation and induced apoptosis by inhibiting ribosomal protein synthesis and RNA polymerase activity.

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Phenethyl mercaptan

2-Phenylethanethiol is a fine chemical that can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds. It is also useful as a reaction component, and in the production of speciality chemicals. This compound has been shown to be a useful building block and reagent in the synthesis of complex compounds.