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4-Phenylbutylisothiocyanate

4-Phenylbutyl isothiocyanate (ITC) is a synthetic ITC that exhibits anticancer chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive activities. In vitro, this compound induces caspase 3-dependent apoptosis. 4-Phenylbutyl isothiocyanate inhibits the development of pancreatic dysplasia and adenocarcinoma in animal models; in other animals, it decreases the number of already formed lung tumors. Like other ITCs, this compound also acts as a phase II enzyme inducer.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18834067

Cas No.

61499-10-3

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C11H13NS

Formula Wt.

191.31

Chemical Name

4-isothiocyanatobutylbenzene

IUPAC Name

4-isothiocyanatobutylbenzene

Synonym
Solubility

Soluble in DMSO.

Appearance

Colorless or slightly yellowish liquid

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