Oxo Thiamine

• CAT Number: R050233
• CAS Number: 490-82-4
• Molecular Formula: C12H16N4O2S
• Molecular Weight: 280.346
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-[(4-Amino-2-methyl-5-pyrimidinyl)methyl]-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-2(3H)-thiazolone; Thiamin Thiazolone
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-[(4-amino-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)methyl]-5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16N4O2S/c1-7-10(3-4-17)19-12(18)16(7)6-9-5-14-8(2)15-11(9)13/h5,17H,3-4,6H2,1-2H3,(H2,13,14,15)
• InChIKey: VXCONGLPCAPYEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(SC(=O)N1CC2=CN=C(N=C2N)C)CCO

Oxo Thiamine is a derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1), in which the thiazole ring of thiamine is oxidized. It is studied for its potential biological effects, particularly in modulating enzymatic activities linked to thiamine metabolism. Thiamine is a vital cofactor for enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism, and alterations in its structure, such as in Oxo Thiamine, can influence its function. This compound may act as a competitive inhibitor of thiamine-dependent enzymes, making it a valuable tool in biochemical research, especially in studying metabolic disorders, neurological conditions, and thiamine-related deficiencies.