Nitisinone
Nitisinone is an orally active, competitive and reversible 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (4-HPPD) inhibitor with an IC50 of 173 nM. Nitisinone promotes tyrosine accumulation in a dose-dependent manner. nitisinone can be used in studies of hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) (a rare genetic disorder) and albinism[1][2][3][4].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
104206-65-7
Product Name Alternative
NTBC; Nitisone; SC0735
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
HPPD
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Nitisinone.html
Purity
99.93
Solubility
DMSO : 41.67 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
O=C1C(C(C2=CC=C(C(F)(F)F)C=C2[N+]([O-])=O)=O)C(CCC1)=O
Molecular Formula
C14H10F3NO5
Molecular Weight
329.23
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
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