Allyl propyl disulfide

Allyl propyl disulfide
Names
IUPAC name
3-propyldisulfanylprop-1-ene
Other names
2-Propenyl propyl disulphide;

4,5-Dithia-1-octene[1]
Onion oil[1]
2-Propenyl propyl disulfide[1]

Propyl allyl disulfide[1]
Identifiers
2179-59-1 N
ChemSpider 15731 YesY
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Properties
C6H12S2
Appearance Pale-yellow liquid
Odor strong onion-like odor[1]
Density 0.984 g/cm3
Melting point −15 °C; 5 °F; 258 K
Insoluble[1]
Hazards
Flash point 54.4 °C (129.9 °F; 327.5 K)
US health exposure limits (NIOSH):
TWA 2 ppm (12 mg/m3)[1]
TWA 2 ppm (12 mg/m3)
ST 3 ppm (18 mg/m3)[1]
N.D. [1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Allyl propyl disulfide is an organosulfur compound with the chemical formula C3H5S2C3H7. It is a volatile pale-yellow liquid with a strong odor. It is a major component of onion oil and is used in food additives and flavors.[2] This substance is present in garlic and onion. When onion or garlic is sliced, the substance evaporates and causes eyes to irritate.[3] When garlic or onion is cooked, it also evaporates, ridding them of the spicy taste, and leaving sweet taste in them.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards #0020". National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  2. Lawson, Larry D.; Wang, Zhen Yu J.; Hughes, Bronwyn G. "Identification and HPLC quantitation of the sulfides and dialk(en)yl thiosulfinates in commercial garlic products" Planta Medica 1991, vol. 57, pp. 363-70. doi:10.1055/s-2006-960119
  3. CDC - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards


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