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4-Biphenylacetic acid

98%

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Linear Formula:
C6H5C6H4CH2CO2H
CAS Number:
5728-52-9
Molecular Weight:
212.24
EC Number:
227-233-2
MDL number:
MFCD00004351
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24851763
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

mp

159-160 °C (lit.)

solubility

DMSO: soluble 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to yellow

SMILES string

OC(=O)Cc1ccc(cc1)-c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C14H12O2/c15-14(16)10-11-6-8-13(9-7-11)12-4-2-1-3-5-12/h1-9H,10H2,(H,15,16)

InChI key

QRZAKQDHEVVFRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... BAD(572)

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General description

4-Biphenylacetic acid is a potential non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent and forms solid inclusion complex with β-cyclodextrin. 4-Biphenylacetic acid on interaction with quinolone antibacterial agents induces functional blockade of the γ-aminobutyric acid receptors.

Application

4-Biphenylacetic acid was used in the synthesis of gastrosparing non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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