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Pyridinium- and quinolinium-2-dithioacetic acid zwitterions: antiradiation and anticancer activities

Journal Article · · J. Pharm. Sci.; (United States)
Pyridinium-, quinolinium-, and one pyrimidinium-2-dithioacetic acid zwitterions were prepared by condensation of the N-methyl heterocyclic anhydro bases with carbon disulfide. Reaction of the 2-methylpyridine methiodide anhydro base with carbon disulfide resulted in replacement of the 2-methyl group to give the 1-methylpyridinium-2-dithioacetic acid zwitterion showed appreciable anticancer activity against P-388 lymphocytic leukemia in mice, but the other zwitterions tested showed no activity. No antiiradiation activity was found for 1-methyl-pyridinium-2-dithioacetic acid zwitterion.
Research Organization:
Massachusetts Coll. of Pharmacy, Boston
OSTI ID:
5732755
Journal Information:
J. Pharm. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pharm. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 67:7; ISSN JPMSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English