CAS 99-73-0: 4-Bromophenacyl bromide

4-Bromophenacyl bromide is an inhibitor of phospholipase A2. It inhibits the enzyme phospholipase A2, which is responsible for the release of arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids. This product has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. 4-Bromophenacyl bromide also inhibits human phospholipase A2 and is used as a research tool to study this enzyme's function.

4-Bromophenacyl bromide

2,4'-Dibromoacetophenone is used as a reagent for analysis of fatty acids by HPLC as 4-bromophenacyl esters, for use in the protection of phenols and carboxylic acids. It undergoes condensation reactions with aldehydes in the presence of SnCl2 or SmI3 to afford α,β-unsaturated ketones. It is also useful in the esterification of carboxylic acids. 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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.