1-isothiocyanato-6-(methylsulfanyl)hexane is a isothiocyanate that is hexane in which two of the terminal methyl hydrogens at positions 1 and 6 have been replaced by isothiocyanato and methylsulfanyl groups.
Definition
1-isothiocyanato-6-(methylsulfanyl)hexane is a isothiocyanate that is hexane in which two of the terminal methyl hydrogens at positions 1 and 6 have been replaced by isothiocyanato and methylsulfanyl groups. It has a role as an EC 4.1.1.17 (ornithine decarboxylase) inhibitor, an Arabidopsis thaliana metabolite, an antineoplastic agent and a neuroprotective agent. It is an isothiocyanate and a methyl sulfide. It derives from a hydride of a hexane.
Source: PubChem
US FDA substance register · UNII 63844HOL2H · registered name 6-(METHYLTHIO)HEXYL ISOTHIOCYANATE · single chemical substance
Cosmetic roles
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name メチルチオヘキシルイソチオシアン酸: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 4430-39-1
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID40196118
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID50118609
- IUPAC
- 1-Isothiocyanato-6-(methylsulfanyl)hexane
- Molecular formula
- C8H15NS2
- Molecular weight
- 189.34 g/mol
What products actually use it for
What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Softener and conditioner2
- Flavouring and nutrient1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard