Phenylbutyrate is an inhibitor of histone deacetylase (HDAC) that exhibits neuroprotective and anticancer chemotherapeutic activities. In cellular and animal models of pancreatic cancer, phenylbutyrate inhibits cellular proliferation and tumor growth. This compound is clinically used to treat urea cycle disorders, as it allows excretion of excess nitrogen waste. In animal models of Alzheimer’s disease, phenylbutyrate prevents neuronal loss and normalizes brain pathology.
| Cas No. | 1716-12-7 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C10H11O2Na |
| Formula Wt. | 186.18 |
| Chemical Name | Benzenebutanoic acid, sodium salt |
| IUPAC Name | sodium;4-phenylbutanoate |
| Synonym | Buphenyl; Sodium 4-phenylbutyrate; Tributyrate |
| Melting Point | 214-220°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol, DMSO. |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | P2815 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | P2815 Info Sheet PDF |
| Brochures | Epigenetic Modifiers Booklet |
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