Urocanic acid

• Catalog No.: Bio-0726
• CAS Number: 104-98-3
• M. F.: C6H6N2O2
• M. W.: 138.12404

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2E)-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-enoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2E)-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-enoic acid
• Synonyms: Urocaninic acid; 3-(1 H -Imidazol-4-yl)-2-propenoic acid; 4-Imidazoleacrylic acid

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 104-98-3

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Shows antineoplastic activity
• Application(s): Sunscreen
• Mechanism of Action: Gabaminergic

REFERENCES

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