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phenethyl isothiocyanate
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Isothiocyanates
Definition
: Organic compounds with the general formula R-NCS.
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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phenethyl isothiocyanate [ PEITC,PEITC compound,beta-phenylethyl isothiocyanate,phenylethyl isothiocyanate ]
a dietary liver aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor; also promotes urinary bladder carcinoma; structure in first source
2257-09-2
*Isothiocyanates
Aldehyde Dehydrogenase/antagonists & inhibitors
Pharma Action
Carcinogens
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Enzyme Inhibitors
;
Anticarcinogenic Agents
Cancer Res 1989;49(3):549