2,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionitrile is a nitrile that is acetonitrile in which one of the hydrogens is replaced by a 4-hydroxyphenyl group while a second hydrogen is replaced by a 4-hydroxybenzyl group. It is a specific agonist for estrogen receptor beta (ERbeta). Among its listed roles, it functions as a estrogen receptor agonist. It belongs to the class of phenols and a nitrile. The directory classifies it as a preclinical API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include DPN, 2 and 3-BHPPN. Its PubChem CID is 102614.
Diarylpropionitrile
| CAS No | 1428-67-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C15H13NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 239.27 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 2,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanenitrile |
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2,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionitrile is a nitrile that is acetonitrile in which one of the hydrogens is replaced by a 4-hydroxyphenyl group while a second hydrogen is replaced by a 4-hydroxybenzyl group.
The listed CAS number is 1428-67-7.
The listed molecular formula is C15H13NO2.
The listed molecular weight is 239.27 g/mol.
2,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanenitrile.
The source lists DPN, 2 and 3-BHPPN.