allyl isothiocyanate

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allyl isothiocyanate [′al·əl ¦ī·sō‚thī·ō′sī·ə‚nāt]

(organic chemistry)

CH₂CH:CH₂NCS A pungent, colorless to pale-yellow liquid; soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in water; irritating odor; boiling point 152°C; used as a fumigant and as a poison gas. Also known as mustard oil.

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These contain allyl isothiocyanate, which doesn't even rate as "possibly carcinogenic, according to [ARC.

Carcinogens au naturel? by Lefferts, Lisa Y. / Nutrition Action Healthletter

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