Chemical Component Summary

Nameoctathiocane
Identifiers1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octathiocane
FormulaS8
Molecular Weight256.52
TypeNON-POLYMER
Isomeric SMILESS1SSSSSSS1
InChIInChI=1S/S8/c1-2-4-6-8-7-5-3-1
InChIKeyJLQNHALFVCURHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Chemical Details

Formal Charge0
Atom Count8
Chiral Atom Count0
Bond Count8
Aromatic Bond Count0

Drug Info: DrugBank

DrugBank IDDB09353 
NameOctasulfur
Groups approved
DescriptionSulfur is a chemical element that is present in all living tissues. The most commonly used form of pharmaceutical sulfur is Octasulfur (S8). After calcium and phosphorus, it is the third most abundant mineral in the human body. Sulfur is also found in garlic, onions and broccoli. People take sulfur by mouth for shortness of breath, allergies, swelling in the back of the throat (pharyngitis), high cholesterol, clogged arteries, menopause, and upper respiratory tract infections like the common cold. Sulfur seems to have an antibacterial activity. It has been also used for acne.
Synonyms
  • Octasulfur
  • Cyclooctasulfur
Brand Names
  • Topisulf
  • Proactiv Clean Mineral Acne Cleanser
  • Acnotex acne Treatment
  • Pommade Parnel
  • Sodium Sulfacetamide 9% and Sulfur 4% Cleanser
IndicationTopically it is indicated for dandruff, acne, Hayfever, common cold, scaly and red skin patches (seborrheic dermatitis). Poison ivy, and sumac infections.
Categories
  • Chalcogens
  • Elements
  • Keratolytic Agents
CAS number10544-50-0

Related Resource References

Resource NameReference
PubChem 66348
ChEBI CHEBI:29385
CCDC/CSD FURHUV, FURHUV11, YIWNEA, IFOSUL02, FURHUV14, FURHUV02, IFOSUL01, HEGPAK13, FURHUV12, FURHUV09, IYEDUN, JITRUZ, FURHUV01, HEGPAK14, FURHUV13, ZEKFAW, ETOFAW, HEGPAK, IYEDOH, LAZMEE01, KILTII, HEGPAK01, IFOSUL, BAQQOZ, JUYRIE, FURHUV10, HEHMOY, COVCEV20, NOKPUY, IPNCUS, NOKQAF, BAQQUF, VEXJUE, ALUBOY01, FURHUV16, FURHUV15, FACKON, FURHUV18, VEHSUA
COD 1011160, 9007593, 9007886, 9008577, 9009801, 9011362, 9011363, 1557220, 2002079, 4000460