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Atrazine Mercapturate (CAS 138722-96-0)

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Alternate Names:
N-Acetyl-S-[4-(ethylamino)-6-[(1-methylethyl)amino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl]-L-cysteine; ATR-Mercap
Application:
Atrazine Mercapturate is a major metabolite of Atrazine (ATR) in human urine.
CAS Number:
138722-96-0
Molecular Weight:
342.42
Molecular Formula:
C13H22N6O3S
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Atrazine mercapturate serves as a chemical compound extensively utilized in diverse scientific research applications. Derived from atrazine, a widely employed herbicide and pesticide, it has proven valuable in various scientific fields, including biochemistry and physiology. Throughout scientific research, Atrazine mercapturate has found multiple applications. Notably, it has been employed to investigate the environmental and human health effects of atrazine. Moreover, studies have utilized it to explore enzyme inhibition, especially in relation to atrazine metabolism. Additionally, the compound has been instrumental in examining the influence of atrazine on the growth of bacteria and fungi. The mechanism of action of Atrazine mercapturate involves its role as an inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, a regulator of neurotransmission in the nervous system. By binding to the enzyme′s active site, it impedes the breakdown of acetylcholine, leading to increased concentrations of acetylcholine in the nervous system. This elevated concentration yields diverse physiological effects.


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Atrazine Mercapturate, 5 mg

sc-210847
5 mg
$367.00