BENZYLACETONE
Benzylacetone (4-Phenyl-2-butanone) is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with reported appetite-stimulating and sedative properties. It acts as a potent, reversible inhibitor of mushroom tyrosinase, exhibiting IC50 values of 2.8 mM and 0.6 mM for monophenolase and diphenolase activities, respectively, making it useful for enzymatic studies in pigment research.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2550-26-7
Product Name Alternative
BENZYLACETONE, 4-Phenyl-2-butanone, 4-Phenylbutan-2-one, Inhibitor, Methyl 2-phenylethyl ketone, inhibit, Tyrosinase
Field of Research
Protein Biochemistry
Purity
98.79% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (13.5 mM) ; DMSO:60 mg/mL (404.86 mM)
Smiles
CC (=O) CCC1=CC=CC=C1
Molecular Formula
C10H12O
Molecular Weight
148.2
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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