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4-Phenylethynylbenzoic acid (CAS 25739-23-5)

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4-Phenylethynylbenzoic acid is a carboxylic acid also known as 4-(2-phenylethynyl)benzoic Acid
CAS Number:
25739-23-5
Molecular Weight:
222.243
Molecular Formula:
C15H10O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-Phenylethynylbenzoic acid, or 4-PEBA, is an organic compound serving as a significant building block in the production of other molecules such as plastics and polymers. Its ease of synthesis and broad range of applications make it a favored entity in scientific research. It′s employed in the creation of polymers, plastics, and organic compounds. In addition, it plays a role in the synthesis of fluorescent dyes, which see use in medical imaging and diagnostics. The synthesis of 4-Phenylethynylbenzoic acid involves forming new carbon-carbon bonds, a process that, while not fully understood, is thought to be facilitated by the presence of a catalytic metal like palladium or copper. An electron-rich environment, such as an alkene, is also speculated to play a role in this bond formation.


4-Phenylethynylbenzoic acid (CAS 25739-23-5) References

  1. Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel DNA Minor Groove Binders as Antiamoebic Agents.  |  Alniss, HY., et al. 2022. Antibiotics (Basel). 11: PMID: 35884189

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4-Phenylethynylbenzoic acid, 1 g

sc-267736
1 g
$304.00