CAS 1145-73-9: 4-Dimethylaminostilbene

4-(Dimethylamino)Stilbene

4-Dimethylaminostilbene is a stilbene derivative that is used in the laboratory as an inhibitor of protein synthesis. 4-Dimethylaminostilbene inhibits the activity of enzymes such as acid conjugates, which are enzymes that catalyze reactions involving the addition of an acid to a molecule. This drug has been shown to inhibit sarcoma cells and to be active against animals. 4-Dimethylaminostilbene reacts with proteins by forming adducts with amino groups on the side chains of lysine or arginine residues in proteins, thereby inhibiting their function. The reaction products are excreted from the body through urine and bile. 4-Dimethylaminostilbene can be administered orally, but it must be taken with acidic foods or drinks to prevent its destruction.