allyl isothiocyanate

chemical compound

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Allyl isothiocyanate is a chemical compound that gives horseradish its distinctive flavor. It is related to compounds found in mustard and radish. Isothiocyanates, in general, have a cumulated bonding structure similar to carbon disulfide. The term "isothiocyan-" refers to a combining form containing the univalent radical -NCS, which is isomeric with the thiocyano radical and is present in isothiocyanates.12

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Thiocarbonyl compounds
Allyl isothiocyanate, CH₂=CHCH₂N=C=S, gives horseradish its distinctive flavor; related compounds are found in mustard and radish. The dithiocarbamate thiuram, R₂NC(S)SSC(S)NR₂ (R = CH₃), is used as an antioxidant and accelerator in rubber vulcanization and is also employed
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Allyl isothiocyanate, CH₂=CHCH₂N=C=S, gives horseradish its distinctive flavor; related compounds are found in mustard and radish. The dithiocarbamate thiuram, R₂NC(S)SSC(S)NR₂ (R = CH₃), is used as an antioxidant and accelerator in rubber vulcanization and is also employed
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