2-n-Butylthiophene
2-n-Butylthiophene is a sulfur analog of furan originally found in cooked meat products. 2-n-Butylthiophene is a phase II enzyme inducer that exhibits antioxidative and chemopreventive activities. This compound increases levels of glutathione and glutathione-S-transferase, preventing benzo[a]pyrene-induced tumor formation.
References PubMed ID：:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18832182
| Cas No. |
1455-20-5 |
|---|---|
| Purity |
≥98% |
| Formula |
C8H12S |
| Formula Wt. |
140.25 |
| IUPAC Name |
2-butylthiophene |
| Solubility |
Soluble in acetone, DMSO or ethanol. |
| Appearance |
Clear pale yellow liquid |
product targets : PDHK inhibitors
Lam LK, Zheng BL. Inhibitory effects of 2-n-heptylfuran and 2-n-butylthiophene on benzo[a]pyrene-induced lung and forestomach tumorigenesis in A/J mice. Nutr Cancer. 1992;17(1):19-26. PMID: 1574441.
