5-Phenyllevulinic acid
5-Phenyllevulinic acid (4-Oxo-5-phenylpentanoic acid) is an endogenous fungal metabolite with inhibitory activity against the bacterium B. megaterium, the plant pathogenic fungus S. tritici, and the alga C. fusca. 5-Phenyllevulinic acid is also an intermediate in the synthesis of σ receptor ligands. 5-Phenyllevulinic acid holds potential for research in the field of anti-infection studies [2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
3183-15-1
Product Name Alternative
4-Oxo-5-phenylpentanoic acid; 5-Phenyl-4-oxopentanoic acid
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302-H312-H332
Target
Antibiotic; Bacterial; Drug Intermediate; Endogenous Metabolite; Fungal; Sigma Receptor
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Neuronal Signaling; Others
Field of Research
Infection
Smiles
O=C(CC1=CC=CC=C1)CCC(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C11H12O3
Molecular Weight
192.21
Precautions
P261-P264-P270-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P330-P363-P501
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Frequently Asked Questions
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