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Zileuton

Catalog No. Z420000 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 111406-87-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
M. F. C11H12N2O2S Telephone +1 (416) 665-9696
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Storage Refrigerator Chembase ID: 624

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
1-[1-(1-benzothiophen-2-yl)ethyl]-1-hydroxyurea
IUPAC Traditional name
zileuton
Synonyms
Leutrol
A-64077
ZYFLO
Abbott 64077
N-(1-Benzo[b]thien-2-yl-ethyl)-N-hydroxyurea

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 111406-87-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 157-158°C
Solubility DMSO
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
An inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, the initial enzyme in the biosynthesis of leukotrienes from Arachidonic Acid. Used as an antiasthmatic.

REFERENCES

  • Carter, G.W., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 256, 929 (1991)
  • Weinblatt, M.E., et al.: J. Rheumatol., 19, 1537 (1991)
  • McGill, K and Busse, W.W.: Lancet, 348, 519 (1996)