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sulfenic acid

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sulfenic acid [¦səl¦fen·ik ′as·əd]
(organic chemistry)
An oxy acid of sulfur with the general formula RSOH, where R is an alkyl or aryl group such as CH3; known as the esters and halides.


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The new method detects sulfenic acid in proteins-a tip off to early oxidative stress and to a specific protein modification associated with cell growth pathways.
During the decomposition of allicin, sulfenic acid is formed, which acts as a free radical scavenger.
I found that onion oil contains "1-propenyl sulfenic acid, which is thought to be the lacrimator in onions.
 
 
 
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