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Sigma-Aldrich

L-Sulforaphane

≥95% (HPLC), oil

Synonym(s):

(R)-1-Isothiocyanato-4-(methylsulfinyl)butane, 4-Methylsulfinylbutyl isothiocyanate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H11NOS2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
177.29
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

oil

optical activity

[α]/D -70 to -90°, c = 1.0 in chloroform-d

color

light yellow

solubility

DMSO: >5 mg/mL

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CS(=O)CCCCN=C=S

InChI

1S/C6H11NOS2/c1-10(8)5-3-2-4-7-6-9/h2-5H2,1H3/t10-/m1/s1

InChI key

SUVMJBTUFCVSAD-SNVBAGLBSA-N

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Application

L-Sulforaphane was used to study Nrf2-mediated signaling in mouse primary preadipocytes6 and murine macrophage RAW 264.7 cell line.7

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Sulforaphane is a potent, selective inducer of phase II detoxification enzymes with anticarcinogenic properties. Organosulfur compound found in cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli.
Sulforaphane is an anti-cancer, anti-microbial and anti-diabetic compound found in cruciferous vegetables.3,4 It induces the production of detoxifying enzymes such as quinone reductase and glutathione S-transferase that cause xenobiotic transformation. Sulforaphane also increases the transcription of tumor suppressor proteins and inhibits histone deacetylases. It modulates inflammatory responses by suppressing the LPS-mediated expression of iNOS, COX-2, IL-1β and TNF-α.3,5

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Nature communications, 9(1), 3506-3506 (2018-08-31)
The transcription factor Nrf2 is a critical regulator of inflammatory responses. If and how Nrf2 also affects cytosolic nucleic acid sensing is currently unknown. Here we identify Nrf2 as an important negative regulator of STING and suggest a link between
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BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 12, 5-5 (2012-01-18)
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Drug metabolism and disposition: the biological fate of chemicals, 36(11), 2270-2276 (2008-08-30)
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Isothiocyanates (ITCs), present as glucosinolate precursors in cruciferous vegetables, have shown anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticarcinogenic activities. Here, we compared the effects of three different ITCs on ROS production and on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and -9, which represent

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