Bufothionine

Bufothionine
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name 5,5-Dimethyl-6-(sulfinooxy)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydropyrrolo[4,3,2-de]quinolin-5-ium
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	4474818;
PubChem CID	5315536;
	InChI InChI=1S/C12H14N2O3S/c1-14(2)6-5-8-7-13-9-3-4-10(17-18(15)16)12(14)11(8)9/h3-4,7,13H,5-6H2,1-2H3/p+1;
	SMILES O=S(O)Oc1ccc2c3c1[N+](CCc3c[nH]2)(C)C;
Properties
Chemical formula	C12H15N2O3S+
Molar mass	267.32 g·mol−1
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Bufothionine is a sulfur-containing compound which is present in the bufotoxins secreted by the parotoid gland of certain toads of the genera Bufo and Chaunus. This specific compound can be found in the skin of certain species of toad such as the Asiatic Toad, Chaunus arunco, Chaunus crucifer, Chaunus spinulosus, and Chaunus arenarum.

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