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Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
1,2-Dithiolane-4-carboxamide,4-methyl-(9CI) is used as a research compound for its potential therapeutic effects. The 4-methyl substitution and the carboxamide group in its structure suggest that it may have unique interactions with biological systems, which could be harnessed for the development of new pharmaceuticals.
The specific applications and reasons for the use of 1,2-Dithiolane-4-carboxamide,4-methyl-(9CI) in the pharmaceutical industry are not explicitly detailed in the provided materials. However, given its structural features, it is likely that further studies will explore its potential in various therapeutic areas, such as the development of new drugs targeting specific diseases or conditions. The exploration of its full potential and uses will require additional research to understand its biological activity, safety, and efficacy.

InChI:InChI=1/C5H9NOS2/c1-5(4(6)7)2-8-9-3-5/h2-3H2,1H3,(H2,6,7)

Upstream product

• 208243-72-5 4-methyl-1,2-dithiolane-4-carboxylic acid 
• 543-27-1 isobutyl chloroformate 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Depigmenting keratin materials utilizing dithiolane compounds

A cosmetic regime or regimen for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, especially the skin, entails topically applying thereon a cosmetic composition containing a dithiolane compound of formula (I): in which: Y is O, NR1 or SR1 is a hydrogen atom; a C1-C20 alkyl radical or an optionally substituted phenyl radical;R is a hydrogen atom; or a C1-C20 alkyl radical, or an optionally substituted phenyl radical, or a C1-C8 alkyl radical containing an optionally substituted phenyl substituent;n=0 or 1 or 2; and also the salts, chelates, solvates and optical isomers thereof.

Cosmetic/sunscreen compositions containing dibenzoylmethane compounds and dithiolane compound photostabilizers therefor

Cosmetic/sunscreen compositions contain a combination of at least one dibenzoylmethane sunscreen compound and a photostabilizing amount of at least one dithiolane compound of formula (I) below:

Administration of dithiolane compounds for photoprotecting the skin

Dithiolane compounds having the structural formula (I): are useful for reinforcing and/or preserving the natural antioxidant protection of the skin against oxidative stress caused, especially, by UV radiation, e.g., by increasing the level of intracellular glutathione.