Benzyl selenocyanate is an organoselenium compound found in selenium-enriched garlic. Benzyl selenocyanate exhibits chemopreventive activity. This compound inhibits carcinogenesis induced by DMBA, azoxymethane, or benzo[a]pyrene in various animal models. Benzyl selenocyanate may also inhibit DNA cytosine methyltransferase, PKA, and PKC.
| Cas No. | 4671-93-6 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C8H7NSe |
| Formula Wt. | 196.11 |
| Chemical Name | Benzyl selenocyanate |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl selenocyanate |
| Synonym | Selenocyanic acid; benzyl ester; Selenocyanic acid; phenylmethyl ester (9CI) |
| Appearance | Clearish/white crystalline powder |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | B1654 Info Sheet PDF |
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| Brochures | Natural Products Flyer |
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