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Phenethyl isothiocyanate

Phenethyl isothiocyanate
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Names
IUPAC name
(2-Isothiocyanatoethyl)benzene
Other names
Phenylethyl isothiocyanate; Phenethyl mustard oil
Identifiers
2257-09-2 N
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Abbreviations PEITC
ChEBI CHEBI:351346 YesY
ChEMBL ChEMBL151649 YesY
ChemSpider 15870 YesY
ECHA InfoCard 100.017.142
PubChem 16741
UNII 6U7TFK75KV N
Properties
C9H9NS
Molar mass 163.24 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) is a naturally occurring isothiocyanate whose precursor, gluconasturtiin is found in some cruciferous vegetables, especially watercress.

PEITC has been studied for its potential for chemoprevention of cancers, such as prostate cancer.

In terms of biosynthesis, PEITC is produced from gluconasturtiin by the action of the enzyme myrosinase.


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