Chemical Properties
4-(Bromomethyl)phenylacetic acid phenacyl ester has reactive groups that allow it to be conjugated to amino acids or peptides with free amine or carboxylic acid groups.
Uses
4-(Bromomethyl)phenylaceticacidphenacylester is used in the laboratory for the detection of protein-protein interactions. It can be conjugated to a protein target, such as human serum albumin, and then used as a hydrogen bond donor in an assay.
Synthesis
4-(Bromomethyl)phenylaceticacidphenacylester is synthesized by reacting 4-(bromomethyl)phenylacetic acid with phenacyl bromide and potassium carbonate in chloroform.
