The molecule is a member of the class of pyridines that is the S-oxide and active metabolite of the antitubercular drug ethionamide. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite, an antilipemic drug, an antitubercular agent, a fatty acid synthesis inhibitor and a leprostatic drug. It derives from an ethionamide.
(2-ethylpyridin-4-yl)-sulfinylmethanamine