CAS 17630-76-1: 5-Chloroisatin

5-Chloroisatin is a reagent used in the synthesis of Schiff bases through the reaction with 2-methyl-4-nitroaniline or 4-amino-4,5-dihydro-1H-1,2,3-triazole-5-one. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

5-Chloroisatin is a natural compound that is structurally similar to the potent anticancer agent 5-fluorouracil. 5-Chloroisatin has been shown to inhibit the growth of human breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) in vitro and in vivo. 5-chloroisatin forms stable complexes with malonic acid and hydrochloric acid, which are necessary for the reaction mechanism. The chemical structures of 5-chloroisatin, its reaction mechanism, and inhibition properties have been elucidated using FTIR spectroscopy, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and cell culture experiments. This compound also inhibits epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling pathways by binding to EGFR inhibitor molecules that are expressed on the surface of cancer cells.

5-Chloroisatin