| Term Name: | allyl isothiocyanate |
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| Synonyms: | 2-propenyl isothiocyanate, 3-isothiocyanato-1-propene, 3-isothiocyanatoprop-1-ene, AIT, AITC, allyl isosulfocyanate, allyl isothiocyanate, allyl mustard oil, Allylsenfoel, isothiocyanate d'allyle, isothiocyanic acid allyl ester, oil of mustard, oleum sinapis, Senf oel, volatile mustard oil, volatile oil of mustard |
| Definition: | An isothiocyanate with the formula CH2=CHCH2N=C=S. A colorless oil with boiling point 152°C, it is responsible for the pungent taste of mustard, horseradish, and wasabi. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:73224] ( EBI ) |