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Diallyl sulfide - 98%, high purity , CAS No.592-88-1

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≥98%

CAS#: 592-88-1
Formula: C₆H₁₀S
Molecular Weight: 114.21
Beilstein Registry Number: 1736016
EC Number: 209-775-1
MDL number: MFCD00008658
PubChem CID: 11617

Item Number

D101110

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Basic Description

Synonyms	NSC 20947 \| 1-Propene,3'-thiobis- \| 3-allylsulfanylprop-1-ene \| 3-Allylsulfanyl-propene \| Di(2-propenyl) sulfide \| LS-13159 \| SPBio_000793 \| Allyl sulfide, 97% \| HSDB 7333 \| 4-01-00-02097 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) \| DI(2-PROPENYL) SULPHIDE \| 3-(Allyl
Specifications & Purity	≥98%
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms	Organic sulfur compounds from garlic can inhibit the chemical induced carcinogenesis of experimental animals. The competitive inhibitor of cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) correspondingly blocks the activation of several chemical carcinogens.
Storage Temp	Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In	Wet ice
Product Description	Application： Diallyl sulfide is a modulator of drug metabolizing enzyme P450 system and inducer of the phase II detoxifying enzyme GST. Diallyl sulfide is also an inhibitor of CYP2E1 and believed to prevent chemically-induced carcinogenesis in many tissues. It is also used as a food additive. It is also used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.

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SCNN1A Tclin Amiloride-sensitive sodium channel subunit alpha (0 Activities)

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ABCB1 Tchem Multidrug resistance protein 1 (0 Activities)

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SLCO1B1 Tchem Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1 (0 Activities)

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SMN1 Tchem Survival motor neuron protein (0 Activities)

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SLCO1B3 Tchem Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B3 (0 Activities)

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TRPA1 Tclin Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1 (0 Activities)

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ALOX5 Tclin Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (0 Activities)

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ABCC2 Tchem Canalicular multispecific organic anion transporter 1 (0 Activities)

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ABCC3 Tbio Canalicular multispecific organic anion transporter 2 (0 Activities)

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ABCC4 Tchem Multidrug resistance-associated protein 4 (0 Activities)

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HBB Tbio Hemoglobin subunit beta (0 Activities)

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ALOX5 Tclin Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (6568 Activities)

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ABCC2 Tchem Canalicular multispecific organic anion transporter 1 (1191 Activities)

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ABCC3 Tbio Canalicular multispecific organic anion transporter 2 (718 Activities)

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SMN1 Tchem Survival motor neuron protein (34246 Activities)

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SLCO1B1 Tchem Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1 (2672 Activities)

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SLCO1B3 Tchem Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B3 (2517 Activities)

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ABCC4 Tchem Multidrug resistance-associated protein 4 (785 Activities)

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HBA1 Tclin Hemoglobin HbA (880 Activities)

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SCNN1A Tclin Amiloride-sensitive sodium channel, ENaC (10 Activities)

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Abcb1b P-glycoprotein 1 (174 Activities)

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MDCK (10148 Activities)

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Trpa1 Transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily A member 1 (1003 Activities)

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Mdr1a Multidrug resistance protein 1a (106 Activities)

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Slco1a4 Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1A4 (114 Activities)

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Mechanisms of Action

Mechanism of Action	Action Type	target ID	Target Name	Target Type	Target Organism	Binding Site Name	References

Names and Identifiers

IUPAC Name	3-prop-2-enylsulfanylprop-1-ene
INCHI	InChI=1S/C6H10S/c1-3-5-7-6-4-2/h3-4H,1-2,5-6H2
InChi Key	UBJVUCKUDDKUJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES	C=CCSCC=C
Isomeric SMILES	C=CCSCC=C
WGK Germany	2
RTECS	BC4900000
PubChem CID	11617
UN Number	1993
Molecular Weight	114.21
Beilstein	1736016
Reaxy-Rn	1736016

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Lot Number	Certificate Type	Date	Item
D2425288	Certificate of Analysis	Apr 02, 2024	D101110
D2425290	Certificate of Analysis	Apr 02, 2024	D101110
D2425292	Certificate of Analysis	Apr 02, 2024	D101110
F2122066	Certificate of Analysis	Mar 16, 2023	D101110
F2122065	Certificate of Analysis	Mar 16, 2023	D101110
C1918180	Certificate of Analysis	Jan 19, 2023	D101110
J2410413	Certificate of Analysis	Oct 25, 2022	D101110
L2216663	Certificate of Analysis	Oct 25, 2022	D101110
L2216670	Certificate of Analysis	Oct 25, 2022	D101110
L2216707	Certificate of Analysis	Oct 25, 2022	D101110
L2216714	Certificate of Analysis	Oct 25, 2022	D101110

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Chemical and Physical Properties

Solubility	Not soluble in water, but miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform, and carbon tetrachloride.
Refractive Index	1.4879-1.4899
Flash Point(°F)	114.8 °F
Flash Point(°C)	46℃
Boil Point(°C)	138°C
Melt Point(°C)	-83°C

Safety and Hazards(GHS)

Pictogram(s)	GHS02
Signal	Warning
Hazard Statements	H303:May be harmful if swallowed H226:Flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary Statements	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P210:Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking. P312:Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/... if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
WGK Germany	2
RTECS	BC4900000
Reaxy-Rn	1736016
Merck Index	297

Citations of This Product

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1. Gaofeng Hu, Kezhou Cai, Yuzhu Li, Teng Hui, Zhenyu Wang, Conggui Chen, Baocai Xu, Dequan Zhang. (2021) Significant inhibition of garlic essential oil on benzo[a]pyrene formation in charcoal-grilled pork sausages relates to sulfide compounds. FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 141 (110127). [PMID:33641994] [10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110127]

References

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33. Jin Seok Kang,Tae Myoung Kim,Tae Jin Shim,Elsayed I Salim,Beom Seok Han,Dae Joong Kim. (2012-07-18) Modifying effect of diallyl sulfide on colon carcinogenesis in C57BL/6J-ApcMin/⁺ mice.. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 13 ((4)): (1115-1118). [PMID:22799291]
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35. Srinivasan Kalayarasan,Narayanan Sriram,Syamala Soumyakrishnan,Ganapasam Sudhandiran. (2013-05-10) Diallylsulfide attenuates excessive collagen production and apoptosis in a rat model of bleomycin induced pulmonary fibrosis through the involvement of protease activated receptor-2.. Toxicology and applied pharmacology, 271 ((2)): (184-195). [PMID:23656969]
36. Gaofeng Hu, Kezhou Cai, Yuzhu Li, Teng Hui, Zhenyu Wang, Conggui Chen, Baocai Xu, Dequan Zhang. (2021) Significant inhibition of garlic essential oil on benzo[a]pyrene formation in charcoal-grilled pork sausages relates to sulfide compounds. FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 141 (110127). [PMID:33641994] [10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110127]

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