4-Cyanobenzoic acid is used as an inhibitor. 4-cyanobenzaldehyde and 4-cyanobenzoic acid can inhibit both the monophenolase activity and the diphenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase.
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Applications4-Cyanobenzoic acid is used as an inhibitor. 4-cyanobenzaldehyde and 4-cyanobenzoic acid can inhibit both the monophenolase activity and the diphenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase.
SolubilitySoluble in methanol.
NotesAir Sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.