Chemistry:Anethole trithione

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Anethole trithione
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FormulaC10H8OS3
Molar mass240.35 g·mol−1
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Anethole trithione, anetholtrithione, or anetholtrithion (JAN) is a drug used in the treatment of dry mouth. It is listed in the U.S. National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms as being studied in the treatment of cancer.[1] Anethole trithione is an organosulfur compound, specifically, a dithiole-thione derivative.[2]

Brand names

  • Felviten
  • Halpen
  • Hepasulfol - Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals
  • Heporal
  • Mucinol - Sanofi-Aventis
  • Sialor - Paladin Laboratories; Pharmascience; Solvay; Zuoz Pharma
  • Sonicur - Solvay
  • Sulfarlem - Solvay; Aguettant; Edward Keller; Sanofi-Aventis
  • Sulfarlem S - EG Labo
  • Tiopropen
  • Tiotrifar

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References

  1. Anetholtrithione entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
  2. "Anethole dithiolethione: Biochemical considerations". Biothiols Part B: Glutathione and Thioredoxin: Thiols in Signal Transduction and Gene Regulation. Methods in Enzymology. 252. 1995. pp. 316–23. doi:10.1016/0076-6879(95)52034-1. ISBN 9780121821531.