Technical Data

289262
CAS Number
142825-10-3
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₆H₁₁NOS₂
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
(R)-Sulforaphane
1-Isothiocyanato-4-[(R)-methylsulfinyl]butane; (-)-Sulforaphane; (L)-Sulforaphane

Potent, selective inducer of phase II detoxification enzymes with anticarcinogenic properties. Occurs naturally in broccoli. It was found to inhibit chemically induced mammary tumor formation in rats. Antitumor agent.

Synonyms
1-Isothiocyanato-4-[(R)-methylsulfinyl]butane; (-)-Sulforaphane; (L)-Sulforaphane
CAS Number
142825-10-3
Molecular Formula
C₆H₁₁NOS₂
Appearance
Colorless to yellow oil liquid
Purity
≥97%
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage
-20˚C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Zhang, Y., et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 89, 2399 (1992), Shikita, M., et al.: Biochem. J., 341, 725 (1999), Wittich, S., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 45, 3296 (2002), Lee, J., et al.: Cancer Lett., 224, 171 (2005)
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