CAS: 20101-92-2

2-(4-Chlorophenyl)acetamide

2-(4-Chlorophenyl)acetamide is an imidazole that has been shown to bind the sirtuin. Sirtuins are enzymes that regulate cellular metabolism and play a role in the aging process. This drug binds to sirtuin and prevents it from binding with NAD+, which is needed for the enzyme's activity. 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)acetamide also inhibits mitogen-activated protein kinase, which plays a role in regulating cell growth and differentiation, as well as inhibiting amide hydrolysis, which leads to its anti-inflammatory effects. 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)acetamide has been shown to inhibit the activity of benzodiazepine receptors. It also has a kinetic reaction with carbonyl compounds and tetrahydrofuran, leading to its dihedral structure.