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
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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.
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Ontology: |
ChEBI
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EBI
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