Trichome

Allyl propyl disulfide
Names
IUPAC name
3-propyldisulfanylprop-1-ene
Other names
2-Propenyl propyl disulphide; 4,5-Dithia-1-octene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
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  • InChI=1/C6H12S2/c1-3-5-7-8-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-6H2,2H3
    Key: FCSSPCOFDUKHPV-UHFFFAOYAQ
  • S(SCCC)C\C=C
Properties
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).

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.


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