Specification
Description
Dipyrithione is a potent antimicrobial agent. Dipyrithione shows antifungal activity and antiproliferative activity. Dipyrithione induces apoptosis and cycle arrest at G1 phase. Dipyrithione shows anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Dipyrithione shows anti-tumor activity. Dipyrithione has the potential for the research of dermatophytosis.
Synonyms
Di-2-pyridyl disulfide N,N'-dioxide; Bispyrithione
Canonical SMILES
[O-][N+]1=CC=CC=C1SSC2=CC=CC=[N+]2[O-]
Solubility
water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Application
Cooling systems and air washers, swimming pools, whirlpools, hot tubs and paper mill waters
Storage
Storage for ten months in room shady and dry place.
pH
5.0-7.0 (1% water solution)
Shipping
Can be shipped at room temperature, where not in use may vary.