l General Information |
Product Name | S-allyl-L-cysteine |
General description | S-Allyl cysteine, a natural constituent of fresh garlic, has antioxidant and anticancer properties in animals. |
Synonym | SAC, (2R)-2-amino-3-prop-2-enylsulfanylpropanoic acid |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 21593-77-1 |
Formula | C6H11NO2S | Molecular Weight | 161.22 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | Very slightly soluble |
Water | ≥15mg/ml |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | S-allylcysteine is an S-hydrocarbyl-L-cysteine that is L-cysteine in which the hydrogen attached to the sulphur is replaced by a prop-2-enyl group. It commonly occurs in garlic and has been found to exhibit antineoplastic activity. It has a role as a metabolite and an antineoplastic agent. It is a tautomer of a S-allylcysteine zwitterion. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
