CAS 622-78-6: Benzyl isothiocyanate

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Benzyl isothiocyanate is a naturally occurring anti-cancer agent that has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. It is thought that benzyl isothiocyanate suppresses tumor growth by inhibiting mitochondrial functions, and thereby inducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the mitochondria. Benzyl isothiocyanate also inhibits the synthesis of DNA and protein, which are necessary for cellular proliferation. Benzyl isothiocyanate can be injected or taken orally as an injection solution.

Benzyl isothiocyanate is used in a synthesis of 2-phenylpyrimidine-4-thiones from Benzoyl­acetonitrile. Benzyl isothiocyanate has been used in the preparation of S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-glutathione and S-(N-benzylthiocarbamoyl)-L-cysteine. 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.

Applications A novel medical application of isothiocyanate ester in treating various leukemia, with low toxicity, which includes benzyl isothiocyanate, phenylethyl isothiocyanate, allyl isothiocyanate, sulforaphane, and erucin. Benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC) inhibits the growth of human pancreatic cancer cells by inducing apoptosis. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Kubinyi, H., et al.: J. Cancer Res. Clin. Oncol., 116, 529 (1990), Sheridan, R., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 50, 3173 (2007), Sahu, R.P., et al.: Carcinogenesis, 30, 1744 (2009),

Benzylisothiocyanate

Benzyl isothiocyanate

BITC, found in cruciferous veggies, exhibits anticancer, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory effects.