CAS 621-51-2: 3-Ethoxybenzoic acid

3-Ethoxybenzoic acid

3-Ethoxybenzoic acid is an organic compound that is used as a ligand in biochemistry. It has been shown to be active in the monooxygenase activity of human cytochrome P450 enzymes, including CYP1A2 and CYP3A4. 3-Ethoxybenzoic acid binds to the ferredoxin molecule, which is a hydrogen-accepting cofactor found in many electron transfer reactions. The orientation of 3-ethoxybenzoic acid with respect to the ferredoxin molecule determines its catalytic activity. Crystallography studies have revealed that 3-ethoxybenzoic acid can bind to two water molecules and one hydroxide ion, stabilizing the ferredoxin molecule and increasing its catalytic activity.

3-Ethoxybenzoic acid is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff. 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.