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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C7H5NS2.C2H7NO
Molecular Weight 228.334
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

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Structure of Monoethanolammonium 2-mercaptobenzothiazole

SMILES

NCCO.S=C1NC2=CC=CC=C2S1

InChI

InChIKey=BGZRCNAAUWQNRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C7H5NS2.C2H7NO/c9-7-8-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)10-7;3-1-2-4/h1-4H,(H,8,9);4H,1-3H2

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Description

2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) can be a human carcinogen. It causes allergic contact dermatitis. For external animal use only: for Dogs, Cats and Horses it’s used to afford relief to certain common skin problems sometimes referred to as summer eczema, kennel itch, or hot spots (moist dermatitis). These conditions are characterized by intense itching and scratching, followed by rough scaly skin, and hair loss. Skin Balm relieves itching, softens the skin and helps return your animals' coat and skin to a healthy state.

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Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Palliative
Unknown
Palliative
Unknown

PubMed

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Rabbits: the dermal LD50 value (the dose resulting in 50% mortality in the exposed animals) for the rabbit has been reported to be greater than 5010 mg/kg Rats: Oral LD50: 2100 mg/kg
Route of Administration: Other
In Vitro Use Guide
At an in vitro concentration of 1mM mercaptobenzothiazole caused a slow inhibition of the hexose monophosphate pathway and a moderate stimulation of the tricarboxylic acid cycle of Ehrlich ascites tumor cells.