l General Information |
Product Name | 4-Biphenylacetic acid |
General description | 4-Biphenylacetic acid is a potential non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and forms solid inclusion complex with β-cyclodextrin. Its interaction with quinolone antibacterial agents can induce functional blockade of the γ-aminobutyric acid receptors. |
Synonym | BPA; 2-(4-phenylphenyl)acetic acid |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 5728-52-9 |
Formula | C14H12O2 | Molecular Weight | 212.248 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥35mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥35mg/mL |
Water | Insoluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Biphenyl-4-ylacetic acid is a monocarboxylic acid in which one of the alpha-hydrogens is substituted by a biphenyl-4-yl group. An active metabolite of fenbufen, it is used as a topical medicine to treat muscle inflammation and arthritis. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is a member of biphenyls and a monocarboxylic acid. It contains a biphenyl-4-yl group. It derives from an acetic acid. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
