5-Thio-D-glucose
Agent Name
5-Thio-D-glucose
CAS Number
20408-97-3
Formula
C6-H12-O5-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
5-Thio-alpha-D-glucopyranose; alpha-D-Glucothiopyranose; D-Glucose, 5-thio-; Glucose, 5-thio-, D-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A close analog to normal D-glucose; Used to study D-glucose biochemistry; [Merck Index]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 5,500 mg/kg; [RTECS] Can interfere with spermatogenesis and malignant cell cultures; [Merck Index] May cause irritation; Targets the male reproductive system; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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