Dibenzothiophene is an orally active and a noncompetitive CYP1A inhibitor. Dibenzothiophene inhibits CYP1A-mediated EROD activity with a Km of 0.592 μM. Dibenzothiophene interacts with the AHR pathway. Dibenzothiophene enhances the embryotoxicity of β-naphthoflavone. Dibenzothiophene shows acute toxicity in mice. Dibenzothiophene is mainly used for the study of the mechanism of developmental toxicity in organisms[1][2].
CAS Number
[132-65-0]
Molecular Formula
C12H8S
Molecular Weight
184.26
Smiles
C12=CC=CC=C1C3=CC=CC=C3S2
Target
Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor; Cytochrome P450
Isoform
CYP1
Purity
99.98
Solubility
DMSO : 75 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)