Benzyl selenocyanate
Benzyl selenocyanate is a chemopreventive agent for various chemically induced tumors in animal models at both the initiation and postinitiation stages. Benzyl selenocyanate is an inhibitor of DNA (cytosine-5) -methyltransferase (Mtase), with an with an IC50 of 8.4 μM[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[4671-93-6]
UNSPSC
12352005
Target
DNA Methyltransferase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Epigenetics
Applications
Cancer-programmed cell death
Field of Research
Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/benzyl-selenocyanate.html
Purity
99.85
Solubility
DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
N#C[Se]CC1=CC=CC=C1
Molecular Formula
C8H7NSe
Molecular Weight
196.11
References & Citations
[1]E S Fiala, er al. Inhibition of DNA cytosine methyltransferase by chemopreventive selenium compounds, determined by an improved assay for DNA cytosine methyltransferase and DNA cytosine methylation. Carcinogenesis. 1998 Apr;19 (4) :597-604.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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