2-Phenylbutyric Acid

• CAT Number: R011004
• CAS Number: 90-27-7
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Ethyl-2-phenylacetic Acid; α-Ethylbenzeneacetic Acid; (RS)-2-Phenylbutanoic Acid; (+/-)-2-Phenylbutanoic Acid; α-Ethyl-α-toluic Acid; α-Ethylbenzeneacetic Acid; α-Ethylphenylacetic Acid
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenylbutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-2-9(10(11)12)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-7,9H,2H2,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: OFJWFSNDPCAWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(C1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)O

2-Phenylbutyric acid (Cat No.: R011004) is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a four-carbon butyric acid backbone with a phenyl group at the 2-position. This compound is used in pharmaceutical and chemical research as a precursor and intermediate in the synthesis of drugs, particularly those targeting metabolic and neurological disorders. It has shown potential in treating conditions like urea cycle disorders and cystic fibrosis by modulating cellular stress responses. Its structural features make it suitable for developing analogs with enhanced bioactivity and stability.