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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula CH4S
Molecular Weight 48.107
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of METHYL MERCAPTAN

SMILES

CS

InChI

InChIKey=LSDPWZHWYPCBBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/CH4S/c1-2/h2H,1H3

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Description
Curator's Comment: description was created based on several sources, including: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22264485 | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24125884

SC 26196 is a selective delta6 fatty acid desaturase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Originator

Approval Year

Unknown
149124
Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
Agonist
2752
 5.0 nM [EC50]
Agonist
2752
 58.0 nM [EC50]
Agonist
2752
 17.0 nM [EC50]
Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2
51
Target ID: P35354
Gene ID: 5743.0
Gene Symbol: PTGS2
Target Organism: Homo sapiens (Human)
Inhibitor
8504
 0.005 µM [IC50]
Transcription factor AP-1
4
Target ID: P05412
Gene ID: 3725.0
Gene Symbol: JUN
Target Organism: Homo sapiens (Human)
Inhibitor
8504
 25.0 µM [IC50]
Fatty acid desaturase 2
9
Target ID: O95864
Gene ID: 9415.0
Gene Symbol: FADS2
Target Organism: Homo sapiens (Human)
Inhibitor
8504
 0.2 µM [IC50]
Leukotriene A-4 hydrolase
6
Target ID: P09960
Gene ID: 4048.0
Gene Symbol: LTA4H
Target Organism: Homo sapiens (Human)
Inhibitor
8504
 2.5 nM [IC50]
Prostaglandin G/H synthase 2
51
Target ID: P35354
Gene ID: 5743.0
Gene Symbol: PTGS2
Target Organism: Homo sapiens (Human)
Inhibitor
8504
 0.05 µM [IC50]
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
Primary
Preclinical
Unknown

Approved Use

Unknown
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Inhibition of delta-6 desaturase reverses cardiolipin remodeling and prevents contractile dysfunction in the aged mouse heart without altering mitochondrial respiratory function.
2014-07
Modulators of the Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1.
2013-12-01
Synthesis and evaluation of CS-2100, a potent, orally active and S1P(3)- sparing S1P(1) agonist.
2012-05
Discovery of CS-2100, a potent, orally active and S1P3-sparing S1P1 agonist.
2012-02-15
Degradation of methamidophos by Hyphomicrobium species MAP-1 and the biochemical degradation pathway.
2010-07
Conjugated linoleic acid-induced fat loss dependence on Delta6-desaturase or cyclooxygenase.
2008-10
Insoluble zinc, cupric and tin pyrophosphates inhibit the formation of volatile sulphur compounds.
2004-10
Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor (SC-236) suppresses activator protein-1 through c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase.
2004-01
Effect of the delta6-desaturase inhibitor SC-26196 on PUFA metabolism in human cells.
2003-04
Pyrrolidine and piperidine analogues of SC-57461A as potent, orally active inhibitors of leukotriene A(4) hydrolase.
2002-12-02
Pharmacological characterization of SC-57461A (3-[methyl[3-[4-(phenylmethyl)phenoxy]propyl]amino]propanoic acid HCl), a potent and selective inhibitor of leukotriene A(4) hydrolase I: in vitro studies.
2002-02
Pharmacological characterization of SC-57461A (3-[methyl[3-[4-(phenylmethyl)phenoxy]propyl]amino]propanoic acid HCl), a potent and selective inhibitor of leukotriene A(4) hydrolase II: in vivo studies.
2002-02
A cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor compared with dexamethasone in a survival study of rats with intracerebral 9L gliosarcomas.
2002-01
Gas production by feces of infants.
2001-05
A cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor (SC-58125) blocks growth of established human colon cancer xenografts.
2001-03-18
Function of gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells in the presence of methyl mercaptan.
1999-05
Differentiation of mouth versus gut as site of origin of odoriferous breath gases after garlic ingestion.
1999-02
Failure of activated charcoal to reduce the release of gases produced by the colonic flora.
1999-01
Novel, selective delta6 or delta5 fatty acid desaturase inhibitors as antiinflammatory agents in mice.
1998-10
Neonatal encephalopathy with a pungent body odour.
1997-07
Synthesis and biological evaluation of the 1,5-diarylpyrazole class of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors: identification of 4-[5-(4-methylphenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]benze nesulfonamide (SC-58635, celecoxib).
1997-04-25
Isolation and identification of metabolites of leukotriene A4 hydrolase inhibitor SC-57461 in rats.
1996-10
A single amino acid difference between cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and -2 (COX-2) reverses the selectivity of COX-2 specific inhibitors.
1996-06-28
Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 reverses inflammation and expression of COX-2 and interleukin 6 in rat adjuvant arthritis.
1996-06-01
Pharmacological and biochemical demonstration of the role of cyclooxygenase 2 in inflammation and pain.
1994-12-06
Volatile sulfur compounds in mouth air from clinically healthy subjects and patients with periodontal disease.
1992-07
Enzymatic methylation of sulfide, selenide, and organic thiols by Tetrahymena thermophila.
1987-09
Widespread occurrence of bacterial thiol methyltransferases and the biogenic emission of methylated sulfur gases.
1987-07
Suicide inactivation of bacterial cystathionine gamma-synthase and methionine gamma-lyase during processing of L-propargylglycine.
1979-10-16
Development of specific tests for rapid detection of Escherichia coli and all species of Proteus in urine.
1977-09
The antituberculous activity of ethyl mercaptan.
1956-07
Patents

Patents

03950429
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03963734
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03966965
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03968116
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03974222
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03978116
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04001419
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04045559
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04052393
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04065560
8
04087432
4
04089960
4
04115575
10
04138410
12
04154936
4
04160100
5
04171361
6
04175199
4
04179508
4
04206121
4
04236002
8
04268514
7
04308208
9
04340740
12
04379819
4
04427589
5
04442109
4
04447435
4
04469634
4
04478835
4
04548750
4
04567283
4
04603201
5
04604466
4
04689072
7
04746352
6
04760163
4
04788185
4
04810282
5
04814332
5
04886835
7
04927939
4
04935413
4
04971979
7
04971982
4
05001243
4
05051508
6
05057614
5
05064844
5
05194650
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05240924
6
06528232
4
07399893
5
EP0731793
4
US5585492
4
WO9515315
4
WO9610999
4
WO9611192
4
WO9641625
4

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
0.1, 0.3, 1, or 3 mg/kg from day 0 to day 17, once daily
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Name Type Language
METHYL MERCAPTAN
FHFI   HSDB  
Systematic Name English
METHANETHIOL
MI  
Preferred Name English
METHYL MERCAPTAN [HSDB]
Common Name English
METHYLMERCAPTAN
Systematic Name English
METHANETHIOL [MI]
Common Name English
METHYL MERCAPTAN [FHFI]
Common Name English
FEMA NO. 2716
Code English
Classification Tree Code System Code
JECFA EVALUATION METHYL MERCAPTAN
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CFR 21 CFR 172.515
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Code System Code Type Description
MESH
C005231
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PRIMARY
MERCK INDEX
m7298
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PRIMARY Merck Index
JECFA MONOGRAPH
123
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PRIMARY
CHEBI
16007
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WIKIPEDIA
METHANETHIOL
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HSDB
813
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PUBCHEM
878
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
200-822-1
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FDA UNII
2X8406WW9I
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CAS
74-93-1
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID5026382
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SALT/SOLVATE (PARENT)
Structure of SODIUM METHANETHIOLATE
SUBSTANCE RECORD
Structure of METHYL MERCAPTAN
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