Sulfinic acids

class of compounds

Hypotaurine is a sulfinic acid that is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of taurine. Like taurine, it also acts as an endogenous neurotransmitter via action on the glycine receptors. It is an osmolyte with antioxidant properties.

chemical compound

chemical compound

chemical compound

Sulfoxone or aldesulfone sodium is an anti-leprosy drug. It is also known as diasone. Diasone is mentioned as an anti-leprosy drug in the 1961 movie "The Devil At 4 O'clock". Sulfoxone sodium was introduced in Japan in 1948. Ernest Muir introduced it to Western use while serving as superintendent of the Chacachacare Leprosarium on Trinidad in the Caribbean.