Term Name: phenethyl isothiocyanate
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 )

Relationships
is a type of: isothiocyanate
has_role: antineoplastic agent EC 1.2.1.3 [aldehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(+))] inhibitor metabolite
inverse has_functional_parent: S-[(2-phenylethyl)carbamothioyl]glutathione