CAS No. 4478-93-7
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Sulforaphane
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| IUPAC Name | 1-isothiocyanato-4-methylsulfinylbutane | |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 4478-93-7 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H11NOS2 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 177.29 | |
| InChIKey | SUVMJBTUFCVSAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Sulforaphane is a naturally occurring isothiocyanate that acts as a potent inducer of Nrf2 and an inhibitor of histone deacetylase (HDAC) and NF-κB. Activation of the Nrf2 pathway increases heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) expression and reduces cellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Furthermore, sulforaphane modulates downstream signaling to induce cell cycle arrest and promote apoptosis in target cells. [1][2]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
|---|---|
| Water | 50 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
100 mg/mL
(564.04 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 100 mg/mL |
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.