S6317
Sigma

L-Sulforaphane

≥95% (GC), liquid

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Synonym

(R)-1-Isothiocyanato-4-(methylsulfinyl)butane

4-Methylsulfinylbutyl isothiocyanate

Molecular Formula

C₆H₁₁NOS₂

Molecular Weight

177.29

CAS Number

142825-10-3

MDL number

MFCD09039283

PubChem Substance ID

24724618

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Descriptions

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Sulforaphane is a potent, selective inducer of phase II detoxification enzymes with anticarcinogenic properties. L-Sulforaphane occurs naturally in broccoli.

Properties

assay

≥95% (GC)

form

liquid

color

yellow

solubility

DMSO: >5 mg/mL

storage temp.

−20°C

References

Reference

Zhang, Y., et al., A major inducer of anticarcinogenic protective enzymes from broccoli: isolation and elucidation of structure. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 89, 2399-2403, (1992)

Zhang, Y., et al., Anticarcinogenic activities of sulforaphane and structurally related synthetic norbornyl isothiocyanates. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 91, 3147-3150, (1994)

Safety

Safety Statements

22-24/25

WGK Germany