W203408

Allyl isothiocyanate

≥95%, FCC

• Synonym(s): AITC, Oil of mustard
• Linear Formula: CH₂=CHCH₂NCS
• CAS Number: 57-06-7
• Molecular Weight: 99.15
• FEMA Number: 2034
• Beilstein: 773748
• EC Number: 200-309-2
• Council of Europe no.: 2110
• MDL number: MFCD00004822
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900811
• Flavis number: 12.025
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Quality Level: 400
• biological source: synthetic
• grade: Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• assay: ≥95%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.529 (lit.)
• bp: 150 °C (lit.)
• mp: −80 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.013 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: horseradish; pungent
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C=CCN=C=S
• InChI: 1S/C4H5NS/c1-2-3-5-4-6/h2H,1,3H2
• InChI key: ZOJBYZNEUISWFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Allyl isothiocyanate is mainly found in Brassica species such as mustard, cabbage, and broccoli. It is formed by the degradation of the glucosinolate, sinigrin. AITC shows anti-cancer and anti-microbial properties.

Packaging

500 g in glass bottle

10 kg in steel drum

1 kg in glass bottle

Biochem/physiol Actions

Naturally occurring constituent of cruciferous vegetables that has anti-tumor and anti-oxidant properties. Induces the activity of phase II detoxification enzymes in the urinary bladder and, thus, may be chemoprotective against bladder cancer.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS06,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H302 - H310 + H330 - H314 - H317 - H410
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 113.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 45 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves