Iberverin

• CAT Number: I011929
• CAS Number: 505-79-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NS2
• Molecular Weight: 147.254
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Isothiocyanato-3-(methylthio)propane; 3-Methylmercaptopropyl isothiocyanate;(3-isothiocyanatopropyl)(methyl)sulfane
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Storage: Store at 0-8 °C
• IUPAC Name: 1-isothiocyanato-3-methylsulfanylpropane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NS2/c1-8-4-2-3-6-5-7/h2-4H2,1H3
• InChIKey: LDKSCZJUIURGMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CSCCCN=C=S

Iberverin is a sulforaphane homolog and antioxidant found in cruciferous vegetables. It induces phase II enzyme activity and decreases expression of androgen receptors in prostate cancer cells.

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