Cyclooctasulfur
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| Synonyms: | Cyclic octaatomic sulfur; Cyclooctasulfane; Cyclooctasulfur; Cyclic sulfur S8; Octasulfur; Octasulfur - $-alpha; Octathiocane; Orthorhombic sulfur; Sulfur, mol. (S8); Sulfur octamer; Sulfur pieces, Puratronic; Sulfur powder; Sulfur powder, -325 mesh; Sulp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compound ID: | NMPC-929 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Molecular Formula: | S8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canonical SMILES: | S1SSSSSSS1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| InChIKey: | JLQNHALFVCURHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| About the compound: | Cyclooctasulfur is a homomonocyclic compound composed of eight sulfur atoms. It has been isolated from Ganoderma lucidum, a mushroom commonly used in Chinese medicine. It has a role as a fungal metabolite and a bacterial metabolite. It is an elemental sulfur and a homomonocyclic compound. Sulfur 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. GHS Hazard Statements Not Classified Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 6 of 6 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. |
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Source: PubChem |
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| Source Species: |
Ficus exasperata |