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1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenylethan-1-one

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1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenylethan-1-one is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C14H12O2. Its common name is **4'-hydroxyacetophenone**, and it is also known as **p-hydroxyacetophenone**.

Here's a breakdown of its structure and importance in research:

**Structure:**

* It consists of a benzene ring with a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to it at the para position (opposite to the carbonyl group).
* The benzene ring is connected to a ketone group (C=O) which is further linked to a phenyl group (another benzene ring).

**Importance in Research:**

4'-hydroxyacetophenone is a versatile molecule with a wide range of applications in various fields of research:

**1. Organic Synthesis:**

* **Building Block:** It serves as a key building block for synthesizing a variety of other organic molecules. The ketone and hydroxyl groups provide reactive sites for further functionalization.
* **Intermediate:** It's used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other organic compounds.

**2. Pharmaceutical Applications:**

* **Anti-inflammatory:** 4'-hydroxyacetophenone exhibits anti-inflammatory activity, making it a potential lead compound for developing drugs to treat inflammatory conditions.
* **Antioxidant:** It possesses antioxidant properties, which can protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. This makes it a potential ingredient in skincare and supplements.
* **Anti-cancer:** Some studies have shown potential anti-cancer activity of 4'-hydroxyacetophenone.

**3. Material Science:**

* **Polymerization:** It's used as a monomer in the synthesis of polymers with various applications, including adhesives and coatings.
* **Photoactive Materials:** Its photoactive properties make it suitable for use in photoresists and other materials used in microelectronics.

**4. Other Research Areas:**

* **Dye Chemistry:** It's used as a precursor for dyes and pigments.
* **Flavors and Fragrances:** Its aromatic nature makes it a potential component in flavoring and perfumery applications.

**Overall:**

4'-hydroxyacetophenone is a valuable compound in various scientific fields due to its versatile structure and potential applications. Its research interest stems from its potential to contribute to the development of new drugs, materials, and other products.

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID75607
CHEMBL ID1904584
CHEBI ID192647
SCHEMBL ID148710

Synonyms (49)

Synonym
einecs 219-654-5
nsc 60474
ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenyl-
acetophenone, 4'-hydroxy-2-phenyl-
nsc60474
2491-32-9
nsc-60474
mls002693282 ,
OPREA1_841974
IDI1_011813
benzyl 4-hydroxyphenyl ketone, 97%
MAYBRIDGE3_000426
SR-01000643222-1
1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenylethan-1-one
smr000684813
HMS1432D08
CHEBI:192647
1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenylethanone
AKOS005463312
benzyl 4-hydroxyphenyl ketone
STK530871
HMS3080F14
CCG-54101
FT-0634321
ethanone,1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenyl-
SCHEMBL148710
AH-262/02658019
1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenyl ethanone
4-hydroxyphenyl benzyl ketone
(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenylethanone
1-(4-hydroxy-phenyl)-2-phenyl-ethanone
benzyl 4-hydroxy- phenyl ketone
4-hydroxydeoxybenzoin
CHEMBL1904584
benzyl4-hydroxyphenylketone
benzyl p-hydroxyphenyl ketone
4-hydroxydesoxybenzoin
p-(phenylacetyl)phenol
4'-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone
B4722
DTXSID30179617
AS-64061
J-015724
4'-hydroxydeoxybenzoin
mfcd00002360
A51012
CAA49132
CS-0146195
1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-phenyl-1-ethanone
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
stilbenoidAny olefinic compound characterised by a 1,2-diphenylethylene backbone.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (2)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
BRCA1Homo sapiens (human)Potency11.22020.89137.722525.1189AID624202
DNA polymerase iota isoform a (long)Homo sapiens (human)Potency89.12510.050127.073689.1251AID588590
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (13)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID651635Viability Counterscreen for Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression
AID588501High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set2010Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening.
AID588501High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set2006Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa.
AID588501High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set2010Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1
High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors.
AID588497High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set2010Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening.
AID588497High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set2006Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa.
AID588497High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set2010Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1
High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors.
AID588499High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set2010Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening.
AID588499High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set2006Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5
Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa.
AID588499High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set2010Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1
High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors.
AID1745845Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression
AID1794808Fluorescence-based screening to identify small molecule inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum apicoplast DNA polymerase (Pf-apPOL).2014Journal of biomolecular screening, Jul, Volume: 19, Issue:6
A High-Throughput Assay to Identify Inhibitors of the Apicoplast DNA Polymerase from Plasmodium falciparum.
AID1794808Fluorescence-based screening to identify small molecule inhibitors of Plasmodium falciparum apicoplast DNA polymerase (Pf-apPOL).
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (16.67)29.6817
2010's3 (50.00)24.3611
2020's2 (33.33)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 12.38

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index12.38 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.95 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.32 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (12.38)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other6 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]