CAS No. 2550-26-7
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Benzylacetone
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| IUPAC Name | 4-phenylbutan-2-one | |
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| CAS Number | 2550-26-7 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C10H12O |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 148.20 | |
| SMILES | CC(=O)CCC1=CC=CC=C1 | |
| InChIKey | AKGGYBADQZYZPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Benzylacetone is a floral attractant compound that acts as a potent and reversible tyrosinase inhibitor. It targets mushroom tyrosinase, suppressing both monophenolase and diphenolase catalytic activities. By inhibiting tyrosinase, benzylacetone blocks the enzymatic oxidation of phenolic substrates during melanin biosynthesis. This targeted action interferes with melanogenesis pathways, making it a valuable tool for studying enzymatic browning and pigment synthesis regulation in biological systems. [1][2]
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.