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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H18N2O3S
CAS Number:
5072-26-4
Molecular Weight:
222.31
Beilstein:
2367136
MDL number:
MFCD00070309
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
PubChem Substance ID:
57647786
NACRES:
NA.77
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.0% (TLC)

form

powder or crystals

mp

215 °C

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear to almost clear, colorless

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCCCS(=N)(=O)CCC(N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H18N2O3S/c1-2-3-5-14(10,13)6-4-7(9)8(11)12/h7,10H,2-6,9H2,1H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key

KJQFBVYMGADDTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

DL-Buthionine-sulfoximine is suitable for use to:
  • examine whether the inhibition of glutathione by BSO enhances the apoptotic effect of estrogen on antihormone-resistant human breast cancer cells
  • investigate the effect of BSO on development of bovine embryos
  • inhibit GSH in several studies
  • investigate the effect of GSH synthesis on oocyte maturation
It may be used to inhibit GSH and evaluate the hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity of natural food colorants in the absence of GSH

Biochem/physiol Actions

DL-Buthionine-sulfoximine inhibits the biosynthesis of Glutathione (GSH) in liver and other peripheral organs. It does not have any effect on GSH in the CNS. It augments the antiproliferative action of reactive oxygen species (e.g., hydrogen peroxide), and agents that indirectly cause accumulation of reactive oxygen species (e.g., 2-methoxyestradiol, which increases intracellular superoxide anion).

Other Notes

Depletes glutathionine in isolated cells

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCCG5560
BCCG4002
BCCF9176
BCCF6148
BCCC6309

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