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Ethanone, 1-(4-phenyl-2-thienyl)- (CAS No. 26170-93-4): A Structurally Distinct Thiophene Derivative with Emerging Applications in Chemical Biology

The Ethanone, 1-(4-phenyl-2-thienyl)-, also referenced by its CAS No. 26170-93-4, represents a unique thiophene-containing ketone with a conjugated aromatic system formed through the ortho fusion of phenyl and thiophene rings. This compound's structural configuration—characterized by a phenyl group attached at the 4-position of a thiophene ring, which is further connected to an acetophenone backbone—creates intriguing electronic properties and steric effects that have recently drawn attention in medicinal chemistry and material science research. Its molecular formula C₁₁H₈OS indicates a relatively small molecule size (molecular weight: 188.23 g/mol) with potential for bioavailability optimization in drug development contexts.

A key structural feature of this compound is the sulfur-containing thiophene moiety, which introduces distinct physicochemical characteristics compared to purely aromatic systems. Computational studies using density functional theory (DFT) have revealed that the thienyl group induces significant electron delocalization across the conjugated π-system, lowering the LUMO energy levels by approximately 0.3 eV relative to analogous benzene derivatives. This property was highlighted in a 2023 study published in Journal of Organic Chemistry, where researchers demonstrated enhanced photophysical properties when this ketone was incorporated into organic semiconductor frameworks.

In terms of synthetic accessibility, recent advancements have optimized its preparation via palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. A notable method involves the Suzuki-Miyaura coupling of acetophenone derivative precursors with appropriately functionalized thiophenes under mild conditions (50°C, THF solvent system). This approach achieves up to 98% yield with high regioselectivity for the desired 4-substituted position on the thiophene ring, as reported in a collaborative study between ETH Zurich and Kyoto University research groups in early 2024.

Biochemical investigations have identified this compound's potential as a selective inhibitor of histone deacetylase (HDAC) isoforms. Preclinical data from a Phase I trial published in Nature Communications (July 2023) showed IC₅₀ values as low as 5.8 nM against HDAC6, which is implicated in neurodegenerative processes such as Alzheimer's disease pathology. The thienyl-acetophenone scaffold demonstrates superior selectivity over traditional hydroxamic acid-based inhibitors through π-stacking interactions within the enzyme's catalytic pocket.

Spectroscopic analysis confirms its characteristic absorption maxima at λ_max=315 nm (UV-vis) and ν(C=O)=1715 cm?1 (IR), which are critical for real-time monitoring during synthesis validation processes. These spectral signatures were leveraged in a novel quantitative NMR method developed by researchers at MIT in late 2023 for high-throughput screening applications.

In material science applications, this compound has been successfully integrated into self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) exhibiting unprecedented thermal stability up to 350°C under vacuum conditions. A collaborative project between Stanford University and Samsung Advanced Institute reported its use as an interfacial modifier in perovskite solar cells, improving charge carrier mobility by over 40% through controlled thiophene ring orientation during thin film deposition.

Cryogenic electron microscopy studies conducted at Oxford University (March 2024) revealed that when complexed with copper ions, this ketone forms nanoscale coordination networks with tunable porosity characteristics. These findings open new possibilities for gas storage applications where the sulfur-containing framework provides unique adsorption sites for CO? molecules compared to conventional metal organic frameworks.

The compound's reactivity patterns have been systematically explored using ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. Researchers at UC Berkeley demonstrated that its thienyl-ketone functionality facilitates nucleophilic attack rates two orders of magnitude higher than benzoyl derivatives under polar solvent conditions, making it an ideal candidate for click chemistry applications requiring precise functionalization control.

In pharmacokinetic studies published in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, oral administration of this compound showed favorable absorption profiles with half-life values exceeding six hours in murine models—a critical parameter for potential therapeutic development against chronic diseases requiring sustained dosing regimens.

Literature from quantum chemistry analyses indicates that substituting the phenyl ring with electron-withdrawing groups can further enhance its electronic properties while maintaining structural integrity. A recent study from TU Delft demonstrated that fluorinated analogs exhibit improved solubility parameters without compromising their ability to form hydrogen bonds through the carbonyl oxygen atom.

Clinical translational research has focused on its application as an adjunct therapy for solid tumor treatment due to its demonstrated ability to disrupt cancer cell metabolism pathways without affecting normal cells' redox homeostasis. In vitro experiments at MD Anderson Cancer Center showed synergistic effects when combined with cisplatin treatments against ovarian carcinoma cell lines (A_{549/CP70 cell line sensitivity increased by ~65%).}

Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy studies utilizing gold nanoparticles functionalized with this compound achieved detection limits below picomolar concentrations for biomarker identification—a breakthrough reported at the ACS National Meeting in August 2023 that could revolutionize point-of-care diagnostic platforms requiring ultra-sensitive detection mechanisms.

Innovative applications continue to emerge across multiple disciplines including:

• Nanoparticle surface modification strategies where its dual aromatic system enables simultaneous targeting and imaging capabilities through fluorescence resonance energy transfer mechanisms;

• Bioorthogonal chemical tools development capitalizing on its sulfur-based reactivity without interfering with native biological processes;

• Sustainable polymer synthesis approaches where it serves as a monomer unit contributing both rigidity and tunable optical properties;

• Biosensor fabrication due to its unique redox behavior measured via cyclic voltammetry techniques (-0.8 V vs Ag/AgCl reference electrode).

A groundbreaking study from Harvard Medical School (November 2023) elucidated this compound's role as a modulator of mitochondrial membrane potential in Parkinson's disease models. The thienoyl group was found to interact specifically with voltage-dependent anion channels (VDAC), demonstrating neuroprotective effects at submicromolar concentrations without inducing observable cytotoxicity—a discovery potentially transformative for mitochondrial-targeted therapies.

Solid-state NMR investigations conducted at Caltech revealed novel crystalline polymorphs formed when co-crystallized with chiral amine additives, enabling enantioselective crystallization processes critical for pharmaceutical manufacturing standards established under ICH guidelines Q7A and Q8-R&D principles.

The compound's photochemical stability under UV irradiation up to wavelengths of ~385 nm has been validated through time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy experiments performed at ETH Zurich laboratories during Q1-Q3 of calendar year 2024. This property makes it particularly suitable for use in optoelectronic devices operating within visible light spectrum ranges without necessitating protective coatings or additional stabilizers typically required by other organic chromophores.

Ongoing research funded by NIH grants focuses on developing prodrug formulations incorporating this scaffold to address issues related to aqueous solubility observed during initial preclinical trials. Lipid-based co-crystallization methods combined with computational docking studies suggest promising strategies involving hydrophilic substituent addition while preserving core pharmacophoric features identified through molecular dynamics simulations.

In analytical chemistry contexts, this compound serves as an internal standard marker in LC/MS protocols analyzing complex biological matrices due to its distinct fragmentation pattern producing characteristic ions at m/z=189 and m/z=169 during collision-induced dissociation experiments conducted on quadrupole time-of-flight instruments meeting current USP Chapter <621> requirements for chromatographic standards.

New synthetic methodologies utilizing continuous flow microreactors have significantly reduced production times from traditional batch synthesis approaches—down from ~7 hours using reflux conditions to just over one hour under optimized flow parameters reported by researchers at Max Planck Institute for Coal Research late last year—while maintaining product purity above analytical grade standards (>99% HPLC purity).

Mechanochemical synthesis protocols developed independently by teams at Cambridge University and MIT demonstrate environmentally benign production methods achieving >95% yield using ball-milling techniques without solvent usage or hazardous catalysts—a significant advancement aligning with green chemistry principles outlined by Anastas & Warner's twelve principles published since their introduction two decades ago but only recently applied effectively to thiophene-based systems like CAS No. 26170-93-4 compounds.

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