Properties
Description
BH3I-1, soluble in warmed DMSO and warmed ethanol and insoluble in water, specifically inhibits the function of the anti-apoptotic proteins, thereby promoting apoptosis in cancer cells.
Molecular Formula
C15H14BrNO3S2
Solubility
Warmed DMSO: 56 mg/mL (139.89 mM); Water: Insoluble; Warmed ethanol: 11 mg/mL (27.47 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
BH3I-1 can be used to selectively inhibit Bcl-2 to study its effects on apoptosis and its potential as a therapeutic target.