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Foy-251

Also known as FOY 251, 4-[[4-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]benzoyl]oxy]benzeneacetic acid, 4-(4-Guanidinobenzoyloxy)phenylacetate

CAS 71079-08-8Formula C16H15N3O4Molar mass 313.31 g/mol
Foy-251 chemical structure, C16H15N3O4, CAS 71079-08-8
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
71079-08-8
Formula
C16H15N3O4
Molar mass
313.31 g/mol
HS code
292529
Category
Screening compounds

What is Foy-251?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Foy-251 is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16H15N3O4 and a molar mass of 313.31 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 71079-08-8. The IUPAC name is 2-[4-[4-(diaminomethylideneamino)benzoyl]oxyphenyl]acetic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-[4-[4-(diaminomethylideneamino)benzoyl]oxyphenyl]acetic acid
CAS number
71079-08-8
Molecular formula
C16H15N3O4
UNII
487JA5G388
MDL number
MFCD00871929
InChIKey
XTKGXPFBKPYFDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H15N3O4/c17-16(18)19-12-5-3-11(4-6-12)15(22)23-13-7-1-10(2-8-13)9-14(20)21/h1-8H,9H2,(H,20,21)(H4,17,18,19)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=CC(=CC=C1CC(=O)O)OC(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)N=C(N)N

Synonyms

  • FOY 251
  • 4-[[4-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]benzoyl]oxy]benzeneacetic acid
  • 4-(4-Guanidinobenzoyloxy)phenylacetate
  • FOY 251 free base
  • 2-[4-[4-(diaminomethylideneamino)benzoyl]oxyphenyl]acetic Acid
  • 4-GBCE
  • FOY 251 (free base)
  • Benzeneacetic acid, 4-[[4-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]benzoyl]oxy]-
  • 2-(4-((4-Guanidinobenzoyl)oxy)phenyl)acetic acid
  • 2-[4-(4-carbamimidamidobenzoyloxy)phenyl]acetic acid
  • FOY-251?
  • 4-(4-guanidinobenzoyloxy)phenyl acetic acid
  • 2-[4-(4-guanidinobenzoyl)oxyphenyl]acetic acid
  • 2-(4-((4-Guanidinobenzoyl)oxy)phenyl)acetic acid, >98%
  • 4-Guanidino-benzoic acid 4-carboxymethyl-phenyl ester, compound with methanesulfonic acid

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
313.31 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
313.1063 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.44calc.
Topological polar surface area
128 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
23calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.06calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C(Oc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1

O=C(Oc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1

2 rings, 15 atoms, the Phenyl benzoate ring system.

2,426 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Foy-251 is traded under.

HS 2925.29Indicative HS code

Imines and their derivatives, salts thereof, other

World exports in 2024
$1.8B
+12.4% vs 2023, imports $1.84B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China35.9%
  2. France * partner reported15.5%
  3. Germany9.1%
Top importers
  1. United States13.3%
  2. China13.0%
  3. Brazil9.7%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for Foy-251 is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Foy-251?

Foy-251 is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C16H15N3O4 and a molar mass of 313.31 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 71079-08-8. The IUPAC name is 2-[4-[4-(diaminomethylideneamino)benzoyl]oxyphenyl]acetic acid.

What is the CAS number of Foy-251?

The CAS registry number of Foy-251 is 71079-08-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Foy-251?

The molecular formula of Foy-251 is C16H15N3O4 and its molar mass is 313.31 g/mol.

What is Foy-251 used for?

Known uses and roles of Foy-251 include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Foy-251 hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Foy-251 is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Foy-251?

Foy-251 is usually classified under HS code 292529 (Imines and their derivatives, salts thereof, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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