CAS 2382-96-9: 2-Mercaptobenzoxazole

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2-Mercaptobenzoxazole is used in the surface treatment of materials. It is utilized for protection of metals from corrosion. 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.

2-Mercaptobenzoxazole (MBX) is a coordination compound with the chemical formula H2NCH2SH. It is a white solid that is soluble in water and organic solvents. MBX has been shown to be an inhibitor of bacterial growth and an antibiotic, as well as an antiinflammatory agent. In one study, 2-mercaptobenzoxazole showed inhibitory properties against human erythrocyte enzyme glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase. In another study, it was found that 2-mercaptobenzoxazole inhibits the phosphokinase activity of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate 3-kinase. This inhibition may be due to its ability to bind with the hydroxyl group on the enzyme's surface or its structural features.

2-Thio-1,3-benzoxazole