| Catalog Number |
ACM2519100-3 |
| CAS |
2519-10-0 |
| Structure |
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| Description |
1,2,3,4,5-Pentaphenyl-1,3-cyclopentadiene (PPCP) is an organic compound that is composed of five benzene rings linked together in a linear arrangement. It is a colorless solid that is insoluble in water and has a melting point of 144-146°C. PPCP is a highly versatile compound that has a wide range of applications in the fields of chemistry, materials science, and biochemistry. In particular, it has been used for the synthesis of a variety of compounds, as well as for the study of the mechanisms of action of various biochemical processes. |
| Synonyms |
(2,3,4,5-Tetraphenylcyclopenta-1,4-dien-1-yl)benzene; Cyclopenta-1,3-diene-1,2,3,4,5-pentaylpentabenzene |
| IUPAC Name |
(2,3,4,5-tetraphenylcyclopenta-1,4-dien-1-yl)benzene |
| Molecular Weight |
446.6 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula |
C35H26 |
| Canonical SMILES |
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2C(=C(C(=C2C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4)C5=CC=CC=C5)C6=CC=CC=C6 |
| InChI |
InChI=1S/C35H26/c1-6-16-26(17-7-1)31-32(27-18-8-2-9-19-27)34(29-22-12-4-13-23-29)35(30-24-14-5-15-25-30)33(31)28-20-10-3-11-21-28/h1-25,31H |
| InChI Key |
YGLVWOUNCXBPJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Melting Point |
256 °C |
| Purity |
98% |
| Density |
1.15 g/cm3 |
| Appearance |
Solid |
| Application |
1,2,3,4,5-Pentaphenyl-1,3-cyclopentadiene has been used in a variety of scientific research applications. It has been used as a model compound for the study of the mechanism of action of enzymes and other biochemical processes. It has also been used for the synthesis of a variety of compounds, such as polymers, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. |
| Storage |
Store under inert gas |
| Isomeric SMILES |
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2C(=C(C(=C2C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4)C5=CC=CC=C5)C6=CC=CC=C6 |
| MDL Number |
MFCD00004142 |
| Properties |
The biochemical and physiological effects of 1,2,3,4,5-Pentaphenyl-1,3-cyclopentadiene are not well understood. However, it is known that it can act as an inhibitor of the enzyme cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). COX-2 is involved in the production of inflammatory mediators, such as prostaglandins. Inhibition of COX-2 may be beneficial in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, such as arthritis. |
