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Sulbutiamine (CAS 3286-46-2)

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Alternate Names:
Vitaberin; isobutyryl thiamine disulfide
Application:
Sulbutiamine is a lipophilic derivative of thiamine
CAS Number:
3286-46-2
Molecular Weight:
702.89
Molecular Formula:
C32H46N8O6S2
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Sulbutiamine is a synthetic compound that is a dimeric form of thiamine (vitamin B1). It is primarily studied in the context of nutritional science, where its enhanced lipophilic properties compared to thiamine are of interest for facilitating its crossing of lipid membranes. In biochemical research, Sulbutiamine is examined for its impact on thiamine levels in the brain and its subsequent effects on cognitive function and energy metabolism. Studies also focus on its influence on enzyme systems involved in the Krebs cycle and the pentose phosphate pathway, critical pathways in cellular respiration and glucose metabolism. Additionally, Sulbutiamine is a subject of research in the field of neuroscience, as it is considered in relation to the modulation of neurotransmitter activity, particularly in the cholinergic system. Researchers are also interested in its potential to affect mitochondrial function and neuronal communication, which are key factors in the study of cellular physiology.


Sulbutiamine (CAS 3286-46-2) References

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  2. Evidence for a modulatory effect of sulbutiamine on glutamatergic and dopaminergic cortical transmissions in the rat brain.  |  Trovero, F., et al. 2000. Neurosci Lett. 292: 49-53. PMID: 10996447
  3. Chronic treatment with sulbutiamine improves memory in an object recognition task and reduces some amnesic effects of dizocilpine in a spatial delayed-non-match-to-sample task.  |  Bizot, JC., et al. 2005. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 29: 928-35. PMID: 15951087
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Sulbutiamine, 1 g

sc-394472
1 g
$180.00

Sulbutiamine, 5 g

sc-394472A
5 g
$260.00

Sulbutiamine, 10 g

sc-394472B
10 g
$300.00

Sulbutiamine, 25 g

sc-394472C
25 g
$380.00

Sulbutiamine, 50 g

sc-394472D
50 g
$430.00