DL-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine
Agent Name
DL-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine
CAS Number
97590-40-4
Formula
C8-H18-N2-O3-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
(R*,S*)-(+-)-2-Amino-4-(S-butylsulfonimidoyl)butanoic acid; 1-beta-DL-Buthionine(S,R)sulfoximine; D,L-Buthionine-S,R-sulfoximine; Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-((R)-S-butylsulfonimidoyl)-, (2S)-rel-; Butanoic acid, 2-amino-4-(S-butylsulfonimidoyl)-, (R*,S*)-(+-)-; [ChemIDplus] DL-Buthionine-sulfoximine; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Biochemical Research
Description
Fine white crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Buthionine sulfoximine is a sulfoximine used in chemotherapy which reduces levels of glutathione." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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