Isopropyl isothiocyanate

CAS: 2253-73-8

Ref. 3D-FI07804

Product Information

• Name: Isopropyl isothiocyanate
• Synonyms: 2-Isothiocyanatopropane, 2-Propyl isothiocyanate, Isothiocyanic acid, isopropyl ester, Propane, 2-isothiocyanato-, Putranjivin, Putranjivine

Description

Isopropyl isothiocyanate (IPITC) is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of antimicrobial agents. It possesses a wide range of antimicrobial activity and has been shown to be an effective treatment for gram-positive bacteria, such as Nasturtium officinale, and some gram-negative bacteria, such as Escherichia coli. Isopropyl isothiocyanate has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria in vitro assays by damaging their DNA and inhibiting protein synthesis. This chemical also inhibits the production of methionine in Escherichia coli through its ability to form hydrogen bonds with the sulfur group on methionine. IPITC has also been found to have a protective effect against oxidative stress induced by H2O2 in vitro.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 101.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₇NS
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7NS/c1-4(2)5-3-6/h4H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=VHBFEIBMZHEWSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)N=C=S