Term Name: | phenethyl isothiocyanate |
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Synonyms: | (2-Isothiocyanatoethyl)benzene, 2-Phenylethyl isothiocyanate, beta-phenethyl isothiocyanate, beta-phenylethyl isothiocyanate, PEITC, Phenethyl mustard oil, Phenylaethylsenfoel, Phenylethyl isothiocyanate |
Definition: | An isothiocyanate having a phenethyl group attached to the nitrogen. It is a naturally occurring compound found in some cruciferous vegetables (e.g. watercress) and is known to possess anticancer properties. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:351346] ( EBI ) |