Allyl propyl disulfide

Names
IUPAC name 3-propyldisulfanylprop-1-ene
Other names 2-Propenyl propyl disulphide; 4,5-Dithia-1-octene
Identifiers
CAS Number	2179-59-1
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	15731 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.016.864
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID8024448
InChI InChI=1S/C6H12S2/c1-3-5-7-8-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-6H2,2H3 Y Key: FCSSPCOFDUKHPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C6H12S2/c1-3-5-7-8-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-6H2,2H3 Key: FCSSPCOFDUKHPV-UHFFFAOYAQ
SMILES S(SCCC)CC=C
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H12S2
Appearance	Pale-yellow liquid
Density	0.984 g/cm3
Hazards
Flash point	54.4 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Allyl propyl disulfide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₆H₁₂S₂. It is a pale-yellow liquid with a strong odor, it is a main ingredient in onion oil and used as food additives and flavors. This substance is present in garlic, onion, etc., and is very easily evaporated. When onion or garlic is sliced, the substance evaporates and causes eyes to irritate. When garlic or onion is cooked, it also evaporates, ridding them of the spicy taste, and leaving sweet taste in them.