Phenethyl dimethyl caffeate (PEDMC) exhibits antiviral and immunomodulatory potential. Similar compounds display potential anticancer benefit as well. In vitro and in vivo, this compound may inhibit replication of HIV; it also increases levels of IL-2, IL-4, and IFN-γ.
| Cas No. | 14551-14-0 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C19H20O4 |
| Formula Wt. | 312.37 |
| Synonym | Caffeic Acid, Dimethyl Phenethyl Ester |
| Melting Point | 97-98°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO. |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | P2410 Info Sheet PDF |
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Ho CC, Lin SS, Chou MY, et al. Effects of CAPE-like compounds on HIV replication in vitro and modulation of cytokines in vivo. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2005 Aug;56(2):372-9. PMID: 16002419.
Lee YJ, Liao PH, Chen WK, et al. Preferential cytotoxicity of caffeic acid phenethyl ester analogues on oral cancer cells. Cancer Lett. 2000 May 29;153(1-2):51-6. PMID: 10779629.
