asparagusic acid

Names

[ Name ]:
asparagusic acid

[Synonym ]:
Asparagusic acid
dithiolane-4-carboxylic acid
asparagusic scid
1,2-Dithiolan-4-carbonsaeure
PH 800/21

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Asparagusic acid (1,2-dithiolane-4-carboxylic acid) is unique to asparagus. The compound is responsible for the odorous urine excreted after eating asparagus. Its derivatives ihydroasparagusic acid have anti-inflammatory effect.

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

Research Areas >> Others

[References]

[1]. Mitchell SC et al. Asparagusic acid. Phytochemistry. 2014 Jan;97:5-10.

[Related Small Molecules]

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.503g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
323.9ºC at 760mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₄H₆O₂S₂

[ Molecular Weight ]:
150.21900

[ Flash Point ]:
149.7ºC

[ Exact Mass ]:
149.98100

[ PSA ]:
87.90000

[ LogP ]:
1.08220

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
5.19E-05mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.645

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8℃

Safety Information

[ HS Code ]:
2934999090

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2934999090

[ Summary ]:
2934999090. other heterocyclic compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%