Agent Name | 5-Thio-D-glucose |
---|---|
CAS Number | 20408-97-3 |
Formula | C6-H12-O5-S |
Major Category | Other Uses |
Synonyms | 5-Thio-alpha-D-glucopyranose; alpha-D-Glucothiopyranose; D-Glucose, 5-thio-; Glucose, 5-thio-, D-; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Biochemical Research |
Description | Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
Sources/Uses | A close analog to normal D-glucose; Used to study D-glucose biochemistry; [Merck Index] |
Comments | Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 5,500 mg/kg; [RTECS] Can interfere with spermatogenesis and malignant cell cultures; [Merck Index] May cause irritation; Targets the male reproductive system; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
Adverse Effects | |
Reproductive Toxin | Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases | |
Toxicity Information | |
Chemical Information | |
Related Information in HazMap | |
Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |