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Trimethylarsinoxide (CAS 4964-14-1)

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Alternate Names:
Trimethylarsine oxide
Application:
Trimethylarsinoxide is a lipid soluble organic derivative of arsine
CAS Number:
4964-14-1
Molecular Weight:
136.02
Molecular Formula:
C3H9AsO
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Trimethylarsine oxide (TMAO) has found usage in diverse scientific applications, including the synthesis of other organoarsenic compounds and as a model compound for studying the biochemical and physiological impacts of arsenic. Furthermore, it has been utilized in research to explore its potential environmental toxicity. The precise mechanism of action of Trimethylarsine oxide is still somewhat indistinct. Nevertheless, it′s believed to be tied to its capability to interact with thiol-containing proteins, leading to the disruption of cellular processes. Additionally, Trimethylarsinoxide has been demonstrated to inhibit the activity of several enzymes, including cytochrome P450 enzymes, which are integral to the metabolism of many compounds.


Trimethylarsinoxide (CAS 4964-14-1) References

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Trimethylarsinoxide, 25 mg

sc-475468B
25 mg
$325.00

Trimethylarsinoxide, 100 mg

sc-475468
100 mg
$560.00

Trimethylarsinoxide, 1 g

sc-475468A
1 g
$3800.00