Product description
Methyl 1-benzylpiperidine-3-carboxylate is an organic compound with the molecular formula C14H19NO2. It is a methyl ester derivative of 1-benzylpiperidine-3-carboxylic acid.
Properties
Molecular weight: 233.31 g/mol
Chemical formula: C14H19NO2
CAS Number: 50585-91-6
Purity: ≥95-97%
Applications and usage
Used for laboratory research purposes
Potential applications in pharmaceutical and chemical research
Safety and handling
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
Handle in a well-ventilated area
Avoid skin contact, eye contact, and inhalation
Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container
Involved human diseases
6-Methoxy-2-methylquinoline-4-carboxylic acid and related quinoline carboxylic acid derivatives have shown potential in treating or affecting several diseases:
Cancer
Quinoline carboxylic acid compounds have demonstrated anti-cancer properties:
Some 6-methoxy-2-arylquinoline analogues exhibited inhibitory effects against P-glycoprotein (P-gp), which is involved in multidrug resistance in cancer cells1.
Compounds 5a and 5b, which are alcoholic quinoline derivatives, significantly inhibited P-gp efflux at 10 μM concentration1.
These P-gp inhibitors were able to reverse multidrug resistance and increase the anticancer activity of daunorubicin in resistant cancer cell lines1.
Tuberculosis
Quinoline carboxylic acids have shown promise as potential antitubercular agents:
2-Arylquinoline 4-carboxylic acid (QCA) analogs were designed and synthesized as inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis2.
Two QCA derivatives, 7i and 7m, demonstrated strong inhibitory activity against both replicating and non-replicating M. tuberculosis2.
These compounds were found to inhibit M. tuberculosis DNA gyrase, suggesting a potential mechanism of action2.
Affected Cell Signaling Pathways
PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway
Quinoline compounds have shown inhibitory effects on the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling cascade, which regulates cell survival, proliferation, and metabolism2. This pathway is often dysregulated in cancer cells. Some key points:
Several quinoline derivatives are currently in clinical trials as PI3K/mTOR inhibitors.
Omipalisib, a quinoline compound, demonstrates potent inhibition of both PI3K and mTOR.
This pathway is closely connected to cell survival processes like proliferation, apoptosis, and angiogenesis.
Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK Pathway
Some quinoline derivatives can inhibit components of the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK signaling cascade2. This pathway is critical for cell proliferation and survival. Key findings include:
Certain quinoline compounds can disrupt protein-protein interactions in this pathway.
Some derivatives may stabilize Ras in its inactive state, halting downstream signaling.
NF-κB and MAPK Signaling
Quinoline compounds have demonstrated effects on inflammatory signaling pathways4:
They can attenuate NF-κB activity in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated macrophages.
Some derivatives suppress the phosphorylation of MAPKs (ERK, JNK, p38) in response to inflammatory stimuli.
This leads to decreased production of inflammatory mediators like nitric oxide (NO), TNF-α, and IL-6.