Diallyl disulfide is an organosulfur compound that is naturally found in garlic (Allium sativum) and contributes to the pungent odor of crushed garlic.
Synonyms: Allyl disulfide; Diallyl disulfide
Molecular Formula: C6H10S2
Molecular Weight: 146.27
Linear Structural Formula: CH2=CHCH2SSCH2CH=CH2
MDL Number: MFCD00008656
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Density: 1.008 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.541 (lit.)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Organosulfur compound that is naturally found in garlic. Contributes to the pungent odor of crushed garlic. Anticancer agent and may provide protection against cardiovascular disease. Diallyl disulfide has been shown to be an anticancer agent and may provide protection against cardiovascular disease.It also has an ability to arrest mitosis in colon neoplastic lesions in vivo and colon tumour cell growth in vitro.