CAS No. 502-55-6
Batch:
Purity:97
Chemical Structure
Check the
Dixanthogen
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 502-55-6 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C6H10O2S4 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 242.41 | |
| SMILES | CCOC(=S)SSC(=S)OCC |
Dixanthogen is an ectoparasiticide compound that functions as an antiparasitic agent targeting external parasites. It disrupts essential parasite cellular and physiological processes, inhibiting the survival and propagation of organisms such as scabies mites and lice. By compromising parasite viability and metabolic function, dixanthogen provides broad-spectrum ectoparasiticidal activity against skin-infesting arthropods and related parasitic infestations.
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Concentration
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Mass
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
48 mg/mL
(198.01 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | 48 mg/mL |
| Water | Insoluble |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.