Properties
Description
Sodium phenylbutyrate, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, induces DNA damage and the inhibition of DNA repair processes.
Molecular Formula
C10H11NaO2
Solubility
DMSO: 7 mg/mL (37.59 mM); Water: 27 mg/mL (145.02 mM); Ethanol: Insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Stability
The product is stable for three years when stored at the recommended temperature in lyophilized powder.
Applications
Sodium phenylbutyrate is used to investigate its role in inhibiting HDACs and treating urea cycle disorders and certain cancers.