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Allicin

Catalog No. A543500 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
3-[(prop-2-ene-1-sulfinyl)sulfanyl]prop-1-ene
IUPAC Traditional name
allicin
Synonyms
Allisure Liquid
Thio-2-propene-1-sulfinic Acid S-Allyl Ester
Allimed
Allicin
2-Propene-1-sulfinothioic Acid S-2-Propen-1-yl Ester
Alliosan
Diallyl Thiosulfinate

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 539-86-6

PROPERTIES

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Description (English)
Allicin is naturally formed by the action of the enzyme allicinase on alliin when the tissue of the garlic bulb is disrupted. Allicin shows antibacterial activity.

REFERENCES

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  • Mayeux, P.R., et al.: Agents Actions, 25, 182 (1977)
  • Freeman, F., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 43, 2332 (1977)
  • Macpherson, L.J., et al.: Curr. Biol., 15, 929 (1977)