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Description
An antischistosomiasis drug found to inhibit carcinogenesis. It is effective against several chemically induced tumor models. Its mechanism of action is believed to be the induction of phase II detoxifying enzymes resulting in diminished carcinogen-DNA bi
Specifications
Cas No.
64224-21-1
Product ID
O4578
Product Name
Oltipraz
Chemical Name
4-Methyl-5-pyrazinyl-3H-1,2-dithiole-3-thione
Synonym
BRN 0978110
Formula Wt.
226.34
Melting Point
165oC-166oC
Purity
≥98%
Solubility
Soluble in methanol.
Stability
Keep away from light.
Store Temp
+4oC
Ship Temp
Ambient
References
Bueding E. Dolan P. Leroy JP. Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol. 37:293-303 (1982).
Wattenberg LW. Bueding E. Carcinogenesis. 7:1379-81 (1986).
Kensler T. Styczynski P. Groopman J. et al. J Cell Biochem Suppl. 16I:167-72 (1992).