L-Canavanine sulfate

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L-Canavanine sulfate Structure
L-Canavanine sulfate structure
Common Name L-Canavanine sulfate
CAS Number 2219-31-0 Molecular Weight 274.252
Density N/A Boiling Point 574ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H14N4O7S Melting Point 160-165 °C (dec.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 300.9ºC
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of L-Canavanine sulfate


L-Canavanine sulfate is a selective inhibitor of inducible NO synthase.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name L-canavanine sulfate
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 L-Canavanine sulfate Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description L-Canavanine sulfate is a selective inhibitor of inducible NO synthase.
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Target

NO synthase[1]

In Vitro L-Canavanine sulfate (L-CAV) causes only a limited degree of cytotoxicity in HeLa, Hep G2, and SK-HEP-1 cells when given alone in arginine-rich media with IC50 values ranging from 5 to 10 mM. In HaCaT keratinocyte cell line, IC50 of L-Canavanine sulfate exceeds the concentration of 10 mM, indicating low cytotoxicity in normal cells in vitro. In arginine-free media, IC50 of L-Canavanine sulfate in HeLa, Hep G2, and SK-HEP-1 cells are 0.21±0.04; 0.64±0.16; and 1.18±0.14 mM, respectively. L-Canavanine sulfate, which is hardly toxic alone, potentiates the cytotoxicity of vinblastine (VIN) and paclitaxel (PTX) in HeLa and hepatocellular carcinoma cells[2].
In Vivo Administration of L-Canavanine sulfate (100 mg/kg) produces a moderate increase in mean arterial pressure of 20 mm Hg, returns blood pressure to near basal levels and completely attenuates the lipopolysaccharide-induced hypotension. All, but one, endotoxaemic rats dosed with L-Canavanine sulfate (100 mg/kg) survive for 6 h post lipopolysaccharide, after which time the experiment is terminated (n=7)[1]. L-canavanine inhibits DNA synthesis by Li 210 cells in vivo and significantly increases the lifespan of animals bearing the Li 210 leukemia. An optimal dose of 18 g/kg produces a peak increase in lifespan of 44%. The therapeutic dose range is narrow, and a dose of 24 g/kg causes death due to drug toxicity[3].
Cell Assay A dose-dependent cytotoxicity is examined using the MTT assay. Into each well of 96-well plates, 2×104 of cells are seeded, and after 24 h incubation, cells are incubated with test compounds (including L-Canavanine sulfate). After 24 h, 0.5 mg/mL of MTT is added to each well of HeLa, Caco-2, MIA PaCa-2, BxPC-3 and SK-HEP-1 cells, while MTT is added to Hep G2 after 48 h incubation with test compounds (including L-Canavanine sulfate). The cells are then incubated for 3 h so that the viable cells could produce formazan crystals; they are then dissolved in 100 μL DMSO. After incubation for 10 min in a shaker, the absorption of the formazan is measured at 570 nm using a reader[2].
Animal Admin Male rats weighing 295 to 305 g are used. After a period of stabilization, 6 mg lipopolysaccharide/kg is administered intravenously in 0.3 mL over 2 min, and cardiovascular parameters are monitored over 5 to 6 h. L-Canavanine sulfate is administered intravenously in a 0.2 mL volume bolus injection at 100 mg/kg[1]. Mice: L-Canavanine is dissolved in phosphate-buffered saline[1]. L-Canavanine (100 mg/mb) is infused at a rate of 0.1 mL/hr through a catheter implanted S.C. over the back. Groups of 5 mice are treated at each dose beveltogether with 6 to 8 control animals and are inspected twice per day for median time of death[1].
References

[1]. Teale DM, et al. L-canavanine restores blood pressure in a rat model of endotoxic shock. Eur J Pharmacol. 1994 Dec 12;271(1):87-92.

[2]. Nurcahyanti AD, et al. Cytotoxic potentiation of vinblastine and paclitaxel by L-canavanine in human cervical cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Phytomedicine. 2015 Dec 15;22(14):1232-7.

[3]. Green MH, et al. Antitumor activity of L-canavanine against L1210 murine leukemia. Cancer Res. 1980 Mar;40(3):535-7.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Boiling Point 574ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point 160-165 °C (dec.)
Molecular Formula C5H14N4O7S
Molecular Weight 274.252
Flash Point 300.9ºC
Exact Mass 274.058319
PSA 217.43000
LogP 0.52230
Appearance of Characters powder | white
Vapour Pressure 1.21E-08mmHg at 25°C
InChIKey MVIPJKVMOKFIEV-DFWYDOINSA-N
SMILES NC(N)=NOCCC(N)C(=O)O.O=S(=O)(O)O
Storage condition 2-8°C
Water Solubility H2O: 100 mg/mL

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H312-H332
Precautionary Statements P280
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases R20/21/22
Safety Phrases S36
RIDADR 2811
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2925290090

 Customs

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HS Code 2925290090
Summary 2925290090 other imines and their derivatives; salts thereof。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 Articles4

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Determination of L-canavanine and other free amino acids in Vicia disperma (Fabaceae) seeds by precolumn derivatization using diethyl ethoxymethylenemalonate and reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography.

Talanta 131 , 95-8, (2014)

A method for determination of the non-protein amino acid l-α-amino-γ-(guanidinooxy)-n-butyric acid (L-canavanine) and other free amino acids in Vicia disperma is presented. Seed extracts were derivati...

Quality control of a transcriptional regulator by SUMO-targeted degradation.

Mol. Cell. Endocrinol. 29 , 1694-706, (2009)

Slx5 and Slx8 are heterodimeric RING domain-containing proteins that possess SUMO-targeted ubiquitin ligase (STUbL) activity in vitro. Slx5-Slx8 and its orthologs are proposed to target SUMO conjugate...

Dissection of genetically complex traits with extremely large pools of yeast segregants.

Nanotechnology 464 , 1039-42, (2010)

Most heritable traits, including many human diseases, are caused by multiple loci. Studies in both humans and model organisms, such as yeast, have failed to detect a large fraction of the loci that un...

 L-Canavanine sulfateBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Small-molecule inhibitors of ST2 (IL1RL1)
Source: 20881
Target: interleukin-1 receptor-like 1 isoform [homo sapiens]
External Id: ST2_IL33_Inhibitors_Primary_Screening_77700
Name: Rescue cell viability in cybrid cells with a genetic mutation in complex 1 of the mit...
Source: ICCB-Longwood/NSRB Screening Facility, Harvard Medical School
Target: N/A
External Id: HMS1315
Name: 96-well format Chlamydomonas reinhardtii Algae Gravitaxis Assay to measure the differ...
Source: University of Pittsburgh Molecular Library Screening Center
Target: N/A
External Id: MH081217, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii Gravitaxis Assay to Identify Small Molecule Inhibitors of Cilia.
Name: Dicer-mediated maturation of pre-microRNA
Source: Center for Chemical Genomics, University of Michigan
Target: N/A
External Id: TargetID_659_CEMA
Name: High-throughput screen for inhibitors of the GIV GBA-motif interaction with Galpha-i ...
Source: ICCB-Longwood/NSRB Screening Facility, Harvard Medical School
External Id: HMS1303
Name: Discovery of Small Molecules to Inhibit Human Cytomegalovirus Nuclear Egress
Source: ICCB-Longwood/NSRB Screening Facility, Harvard Medical School
Target: HCMV UL50
External Id: HMS1262
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

CANAVANINE SULFATE,L
L-Canavanine sulphate
L-Canavanine Sulfate Hydrate
L-CANAVANINE SULFATE
O-Guanidino-L-homoserin,Sulfat
L-Homoserine, O-[(diaminomethylene)amino]-, sulfate (1:1)
O-[(Diaminomethylene)amino]-L-homoserine sulfate (1:1)
Canavanine sulfate
EINECS 218-728-4
O-guanidino-L-homoserine,sulfate
L-Canavanine sulfate salt
L-HOMOSERINE, O-((AMINOIMINOMETHYL)AMINO)-, SULFATE (1:1)
MFCD00012618
canavanine sulphate

 L-Canavanine sulfate | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the uses of L-canavanine sulfate?
A: Main uses of L-canavanine sulfate: L-Canavanine sulfate is a selective inhibitor of inducible NO synthase.
Q: What is the melting point of L-canavanine sulfate?
A: Melting point of L-canavanine sulfate is 160-165 °C (dec.).
Q: What is the SMILES notation of L-canavanine sulfate?
A: SMILES notation of L-canavanine sulfate is NC(N)=NOCCC(N)C(=O)O.O=S(=O)(O)O.
Q: What is the boiling point of L-canavanine sulfate?
A: Boiling point of L-canavanine sulfate is 574ºC at 760mmHg.
Q: What is the CAS number of L-canavanine sulfate?
A: CAS number of L-canavanine sulfate is 2219-31-0.
Q: What English synonyms does L-canavanine sulfate have?
A: English synonyms of L-canavanine sulfate: CANAVANINE SULFATE,L, L-Canavanine sulphate, L-Canavanine Sulfate Hydrate, L-CANAVANINE SULFATE, O-Guanidino-L-homoserin,Sulfat, L-Homoserine, O-[(diaminomethylene)amino]-, sulfate (1:1), O-[(Diaminomethylene)amino]-L-homoserine sulfate (1:1), Canavanine sulfate, EINECS 218-728-4, O-guanidino-L-homoserine,sulfate, L-Canavanine sulfate salt, L-HOMOSERINE, O-((AMINOIMINOMETHYL)AMINO)-, SULFATE (1:1), MFCD00012618, canavanine sulphate.
Q: What is the physical appearance of L-canavanine sulfate?
A: L-canavanine sulfate appears as powder | white.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of L-canavanine sulfate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of L-canavanine sulfate is 217.43000.
Q: What is the safety information for L-canavanine sulfate?
A: Safety information for L-canavanine sulfate: S36.
Q: What is the molecular formula of L-canavanine sulfate?
A: Molecular formula of L-canavanine sulfate is C5H14N4O7S.

 L-Canavanine sulfatefactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
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