Ajoene
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MedKoo CAT#: 462141

CAS#: 92285-01-3

Description: Ajoene is a disulfide that has been found in A. sativum and has diverse biological activities, including antibacterial, anticancer, antiplatelet, and antioxidant properties. Note: this product is supplied as a solution in ethyl acetate.


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Ajoene
CAS# 92285-01-3

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 462141
Name: Ajoene
CAS#: 92285-01-3
Chemical Formula: C9H14OS3
Exact Mass: 234.02
Molecular Weight: 234.390
Elemental Analysis: C, 46.12; H, 6.02; O, 6.83; S, 41.03

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Synonym: Ajoene

IUPAC/Chemical Name: (E)-1-allyl-2-(3-(allylsulfinyl)prop-1-en-1-yl)disulfane

InChi Key: IXELFRRANAOWSF-FNORWQNLSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C9H14OS3/c1-3-6-11-12-7-5-9-13(10)8-4-2/h3-5,7H,1-2,6,8-9H2/b7-5+

SMILES Code: C=CCS(C/C=C/SSCC=C)=O

Appearance: Solution in ethyl acetate

Purity: >95% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >3 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001

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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 234.39 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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