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SML3437

Sigma-Aldrich

Epigoitrin

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(+)-5-Vinyl-2-oxazolidinethione, (5R)-5-ethenyl-1,3-oxazolidine-2-thione, (R)-goitrin, CID 3032313, D-Goitrin

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H7NOS
CAS Number:
1072-93-1
Molecular Weight:
129.18
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: 2 mg/mL, clear

storage temp.

-10 to -25°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

Epigoitrin is a sulfur containing alkaloid isolated from Isatis indigotica (Ban Lan Gen) that exhibits antiviral, anticancer, and antithyroid activities. Epigoitrin significantly decreases the susceptibility of restraint mice to H1N1 influenza virus. Epigoitrin and goitrin appear to show virucidal effect on influenza virus A (H1N1) in vitro and in ovo.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

SML3437-10MG:
SML3437-50MG:
SML3437-BULK:
SML3437-VAR:

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Li-Xing Nie et al.
Journal of ethnopharmacology, 251, 112550-112550 (2020-01-10)
Isatidis Radix, the sun-dried roots of Isatis indigotica Fortune ex Lindl., is one of the most usually used traditional Chinese medicines. For centuries, the herb has been employed in clinical practice for treatment of virus infection and inflammation. However, its
Zhuo Luo et al.
Frontiers in pharmacology, 10, 78-78 (2019-02-23)
Stress has been proven to modulate an individual's immune system through the release of pituitary and adrenal hormones such as the catecholamines, growth hormone, and glucocorticoids. These signal molecules can significantly alter the host immune system and make it susceptible
Lixing Nie et al.
Journal of analytical methods in chemistry, 2017, 2810565-2810565 (2017-09-13)
Radix isatidis (Banlangen) is a widely used traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever and removing toxic heat. Pharmacological studies have indicated that (R)-goitrin (epigoitrin) is one of the main constituents accounting for its antiviral activity, while (S)-goitrin (goitrin) is known

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