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Sigma-Aldrich

CITCO

≥98% (HPLC), solid

Synonym(s):

6-(4-Chlorophenyl)imidazo[2,1-b][1,3]thiazole-5-carbaldehyde O-(3,4-dichlorobenzyl)oxime

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H12N3OCl3S
CAS Number:
338404-52-7
Molecular Weight:
436.74
MDL number:
MFCD00139608
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
PubChem Substance ID:
24724448
NACRES:
NA.77

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

storage condition

desiccated

solubility

DMSO: soluble 28 mg/mL
H2O: insoluble

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Clc1ccc(cc1)-c2nc3sccn3c2\C=N\OCc4ccc(Cl)c(Cl)c4

InChI

1S/C19H12Cl3N3OS/c20-14-4-2-13(3-5-14)18-17(25-7-8-27-19(25)24-18)10-23-26-11-12-1-6-15(21)16(22)9-12/h1-10H,11H2/b23-10+

InChI key

ZQWBOKJVVYNKTL-AUEPDCJTSA-N

General description

CITCO is an imidazothiazole derivative. It stimulates human constitutive androstane receptor (CAR) nuclear translocation.

Application

CITCO has been used for the activation of mouse constitutive androstane receptor (CAR) and human CAR.

Biochem/physiol Actions

CITCO is a constitutive androstane receptor (CAR) agonist; nuclear receptor NR113 agonist.

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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