Description / Application
Sulforaphane is an isothiocyanate having a 4-(methylsulfinyl)butyl group attached to the nitrogen. It has a role as an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, an EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor and a plant metabolite. It is a sulfoxide and an isothiocyanate.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 1-Isothiocyanato-4-(methylsulfinyl)-butane |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H11NOS2 |
| Molecular Weight | 177.3 |
| MFCD | MFCD00198068 |
Safety
| Pictograms |
|
|---|---|
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |