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Disulfiram
Description
An anti carcinogen and DIG1 inducer. Widely used in avoidance therapy for alcohol abuse and has protective effects against chemically induced toixicity and carcinogenesis. It exerts its chemopreventive effect by inhibiting metabolism of carcinogenes. It exerts its chemopreventive effect by inhibiting metabolism of carcinogens. It also induces apoptosis.
Specifications
Cas No. 97-77-8
Product ID D3374
Product Name Disulfiram
Chemical Name Tetraethylthioperoxydicarbonic diamide
Synonym Tetraethylthiuram disulfide; Teturamin; TTD; Cronetal; Abstensil; Antadix; Antietanol; Exhoran; Antabuse; Etabus; Esperal; Tetradine; Noxal; Tetraetil
Formula Wt. 296.54
Melting Point 70oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, benzene, or chloroform. Practically insoluble in water.
Store Temp Ambient
References Brady JF, Xiao F, Wang MH, Li Y, Ning SM, Gapac JM, Yang CS. Toxicol Appl. Pharmacol. 108: 366-73 (1991). Liu GY, Frank N, Bartsch H, Lin JK. Molecular Carcinogenesis. 22:235-46 (1998).
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