| Description | Pyrithione (1-hydroxyl-1H-pyridine-2-thione) is a transition metal complex, a zinc ionophore, that causes elevated zinc levels in mammalian cells. Pyrithione has potent bactericidal and antifungal activity. |
| Synonyms | 1-hydroxyl-1H-pyridine-2-thione, 吡啶硫酮 |
| molecular weight | 127.16 |
| Molecular formula | C5H5NOS |
| CAS | 1121-30-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 120 mg/mL (943.69 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. PANSY FE, et al. In vitro studies with 1-hydroxy-2(1H) pyridinethione. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1953 Jan;82(1):122-4. |