4-Phenylbutanoic acid (CED0005352)

4-Phenylbutanoic acid (C10H12O2) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 164.20 g/mol. 4-Phenylbutanoic acid belongs to the benzene and substituted derivatives, a class of benzenoids within the organic compounds. This compound is found in or released from 23 recorded sources across several sectors. Within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products, it is associated with unclassified nervous system drugs and alimentary tract and metabolism products. In the food, food processing, and cookware sector, it is linked to the preparation of vinegar, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, fermentation processes for beer, the preparation of wort, and food preservation. Recorded sources in household cleaning and consumer products include bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non-electric simulated smoking devices, and pipe accessories. Additionally, it is found in building and construction materials such as stairs and ramps, and in electrical and electronic equipment including antennas, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, electrodes, emergency protective devices, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. The recorded route of exposure for this compound is oral. At the molecular level, 4-phenylbutanoic acid interacts with 11 recorded protein targets. It acts as a binder, inhibitor, or modulator of histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1), histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3), histone deacetylase 4 (HDAC4), and aromatic-amino-acid aminotransferase (tyrB), among 7 other proteins.