Nitisinone is a herbicidal triketone that inhibits 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD), an enzyme involved in plastoquinone biosynthesis in plants and in tyrosine catabolism in mammals. It is used in treatment of inherited tyrosinemia type I.
SKU | RCLST531094 |
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CAS number | 104206-65-7 |
Molecular Formula | C14H10F3NO5 |
Catalog Number | RCLST531094 |
Chemical Name | Nitisinone |
Synonyms | 2-[2-Nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzoyl]-1,3-cyclohexanedione; NTBC; Nitisone; Orfadin; SC 0735; |
Molecular Weight | 329.23 |
Solubility | Acetontrile (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | Light Brown to Brown Solid |
Storage Condition | -20°C Freezer |