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Details

Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C10H8OS3
Molecular Weight 240.365
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of ANETHOLTRITHION

SMILES

COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=S)SS2

InChI

InChIKey=KYLIZBIRMBGUOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C10H8OS3/c1-11-8-4-2-7(3-5-8)9-6-10(12)14-13-9/h2-6H,1H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C10H8OS3
Molecular Weight 240.365
Charge 0
Count
MOL RATIO 1 MOL RATIO (average)
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description

Anethole trithione or anetholtrithione is a drug used in the treatment of dry mouth. Anethole trithione is a bile secretion-stimulating drug that restores salivation. It is listed in the U.S. National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms as being studied in the treatment of cancer. Anethol has also been identified as a treatment for improving medium and severe dry eye symptoms. The mechanism of action for the chemopreventive and xerostomia properties have not been fully elucidated.

CNS Activity

Approval Year

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
Unknown
Primary
Unknown
Preventing
Unknown

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Patents

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
was administered 6 tablets per day
Route of Administration: Oral
In Vitro Use Guide
Unknown
Substance Class Chemical
Record UNII
QUY32964DJ
Record Status Validated (UNII)
Record Version