Pyrithione

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 1121-30-8 Cat. No. BCP41117
Name Pyrithione
Synonyms 1-Hydroxyl-1H-pyridine-2-thione;
Formula C5H5NOS M. Wt 127.16
  • Biological Activity
Description Pyrithione is a pyridinethione that is pyridine-2(1H)-thione in which the hydrogen attached to the nitrogen is replaced by a hydroxy group. It is a Zn(2+) ionophore; the zinc salt is used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent. It has a role as an ionophore. It is a pyridinethione and a monohydroxypyridine. It is a tautomer of a pyridine-2-thiol N-oxide.
Pathways Microbiology/Virology 
Targets Antibiotic 

Structure

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