Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-11-19 04:36:51 UTC
Update Date2022-08-31 22:26:44 UTC
MiMeDB IDMMDBc0033152
Metabolite Identification
Common NamePhenyl acetate
DescriptionPhenyl acetate, also known as acetylphenol, is an aromatic fatty acid metabolite of phenylalanine with potential antineoplastic activity. Naturally occurring in mammals, phenylacetate induces differentiation, growth inhibition, and apoptosis in tumor cells. Its mechanisms of action include decreased protein prenylation, activation of the peroxisome proliferation-activated receptors, inhibition of DNA methylation, and depletion of glutamine. Phenyl acetate belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenol esters. These are aromatic compounds containing a benzene ring substituted by a hydroxyl group and an ester group. Phenyl acetate has a phenolic-like taste.
Structure
SynonymsNot Available
Chemical FormulaC8H8O2
Average Molecular Weight136.1479
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight136.0524295
IUPAC Namephenyl acetate
Traditional Namephenyl acetate
CAS Registry Number122-79-2
SMILES
CC(=O)OC1=CC=CC=C1
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-7(9)10-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6H,1H3
InChI KeyIPBVNPXQWQGGJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N