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B2640

DL-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine

synthetic (organic), ≥98% (TLC), γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase inhibitor, powder

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3S(O)(=NH)CH2CH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
222.31
UNSPSC Code:
12161501
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
Assay:
≥98% (TLC)
Form:
powder
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Product Name

DL-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine,

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Segment

assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

mp

215 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless to yellow

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

General description

DL-buthionine-SR-sulfoximine (BSO) is an amino acid analogue, which acts as an inhibitor of γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase. BSO increases the sensitivity of Trypanosoma cruzi to antiparasitic drugs, such as nifurtimox or benznidazole.

Application

DL-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine has also been used:
  • to induce oxidative stress in Starlings
  • to deplete choroidal glutathione (GSH) in two-day-old rat pups
  • to test its inhibitory effect on the enzymes, γ-glutamylcysteine synthetase and trypanothione synthetase (TryS) from T. cruzi

DL-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine has been used to deplete cellular glutathione levels in retinal ganglion cell 5 (RGC-5) cell line.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Depletes cellular glutathione and downregulates GST level.

Features and Benefits

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Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves



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