Product Description: 4-(Phenylcarbonyl)benzoic acid is a photooxidant. Upon light activation, 4-(Phenylcarbonyl)benzoic acid forms an electrophilic aromatic ketone that acts as an oxidant in organic synthesis or biological systems. 4-(Phenylcarbonyl)benzoic acid has been used in the study of amino acid oxidation, as well as the synthesis of photoactivated antibacterial and antiviral compounds123.
Formula: C14H10O3
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CAS Number: 611-95-0
Molecular Weight: 226.23
Compound Purity: 99.11
Research Area: Infection
Target: Antibiotic;Bacterial;Photosensitizer
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