Anethole trithione

Anetholtrithion is a substituted dithiolthione and analog of chemopreventive agent oltipraz. Anethole trithione is a bile secretion-stimulating drug that restores salivation and relieves the discomfort of dry mouth in chemotherapy-induced xerostomia. Additionally, this agent has exhibited chemopreventive properties. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Anetholtrithion, Sulfralem, Sonicur, Heporal and Mucinol. Its PubChem CID is 2194.

CAS No 532-11-6
Molecular Formula C10H8OS3
Molecular Weight 240.4 g/mol
Synonyms 5-(4-methoxyphenyl)dithiole-3-thione

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