CAS No. 141400-58-0

Batch: Purity:99.99
PX-12 Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the PX-12 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 2-(butan-2-yldisulfanyl)-1H-imidazole
CAS Number 141400-58-0
Molecular Formula

C7H12N2S2

Molecular Weight (MW) 188.31
SMILES CCC(C)SSC1=NC=CN1
InChIKey BPBPYQWMFCTCNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

PX-12 is an irreversible thioredoxin-1 (Trx-1) inhibitor that acts through thioalkylation of the Cys73 residue. By blocking Trx-1 redox activity, PX-12 disrupts cellular redox balance, leading to decreased levels of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Consequently, PX-12 inhibits tumor cell proliferation, impairs angiogenesis, and suppresses tumor growth in human cancer xenograft models.

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 38 mg/mL (201.79 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 38 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
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.