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Zinc ionophore I (CAS 1634-02-2)

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Alternate Names:
Tetrabutylthiuram disulfide
Application:
Zinc ionophore I is a neutral carrier for a Zn-selective electrode
CAS Number:
1634-02-2
Molecular Weight:
408.75
Molecular Formula:
C18H36N2S4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Zinc ionophore I is a chemical compound that belongs to the thiuram disulfide family. Comprised of four butyl groups and two sulfur atoms, this compound has garnered significant attention and finds diverse applications. Zinc ionophore is a catalyst in organic synthesis and a reagent in analytical chemistry. Furthermore, it serves as an inhibitor of enzyme activity. Zinc ionophore I′s inhibition of enzymes is achieved by binding to the enzyme′s active site, thereby impeding its proper functioning.


Zinc ionophore I (CAS 1634-02-2) References

  1. Chloroquine is a zinc ionophore.  |  Xue, J., et al. 2014. PLoS One. 9: e109180. PMID: 25271834
  2. Chemical Synergy between Ionophore PBT2 and Zinc Reverses Antibiotic Resistance.  |  Bohlmann, L., et al. 2018. mBio. 9: PMID: 30538186
  3. Multiple Bactericidal Mechanisms of the Zinc Ionophore PBT2.  |  Harbison-Price, N., et al. 2020. mSphere. 5: PMID: 32188750
  4. Zinc ionophores: chemistry and biological applications.  |  Scavo, S. and Oliveri, V. 2022. J Inorg Biochem. 228: 111691. PMID: 34929542

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Zinc ionophore I, 100 mg

sc-253849
100 mg
$135.00

Zinc ionophore I, 1 g

sc-253849A
1 g
$270.00