3-Phenylbutyric acid

• CAT Number: I015093
• CAS Number: 4593-90-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 164.2
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite

3-Phenylbutyric acid is metabolized by initial oxidation of the benzene ring and by initial oxidation of the side chain. 3-Phenylbutyric acid can be used to isolate Rhodococcus rhodochrous PB1 from compost soil[1][2].

Reference

[1]. Simoni S, et al. Enantioselective Metabolism of Chiral 3-Phenylbutyric Acid, an Intermediate of Linear Alkylbenzene Degradation, by Rhodococcus rhodochrous PB1. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1996 Mar;62(3):749-55.[2]. Sariaslani FS, et al. Degradation of 3-phenylbutyric acid by Pseudomonas sp. J Bacteriol. 1982 Oct;152(1):411-21.