Allyl isothiocyanate, contains BHT as stabilizer, 95%

Application

Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) was suitable for use in the following studies:Quantitation of the N-acetylcysteine conjugate of AITC in human urine after ingestion of mustard. Evaluation of the fungitoxic activity of AITC vapour on Penicillium expansum on pears, particularly on a thiabendazole (TBZ)-resistant P. expansum strain in vivo, to verify whether AITC treatment could be a substitute for TBZ. Study of the induction of acetylation of histone in mouse erythroleukemia cells by some organosulfur compounds.

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.

Packaging

5, 100, 500 g in glass bottle