CAS 2257-09-2: 2-Phenylethyl isothiocyanate

Phenethyl isothiocyanate is an NNK-induced lung tumorigenesis inhibitor. 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.

Phenethyl isothiocyanate

Phenylethyl isothiocyanate

2-Phenylethyl isothiocyanate is an antimicrobial agent that belongs to the Brassica family. It has been shown to have a broad spectrum of activity against bacteria and fungi. This compound has been shown to denature proteins, which may be due to its ability to form covalent bonds with protein amino acid side chains. 2-Phenylethyl isothiocyanate also prevents biofilm formation by inhibiting cell adhesion, which may be due to its ability to inhibit fatty acid biosynthesis in lung fibroblasts. 2-Phenylethyl isothiocyanate has been shown to reduce the growth of lung fibroblasts at high salt concentrations, which may be due to its ability to interfere with the uptake of chloride ions.

Phenylethyl isothiocyanate (JC5411) is an HDAC inhibitor. It potentially for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.