(+/-)-sulforaphane

Also known as Sulforafan, Sulforaphane, Sulforathane, 1-isothiocyanato-4-methanesulfinylbutane, DL-sulforaphane, SFN, 4-Methylsulfinyl butyl isothiocyanate, 1-Isothiocyanato-4-(methylsulfinyl)butane

Sulforaphane (sometimes sulphoraphane in British English) is a phytochemical within the isothiocyanate group of organosulfur compounds. Although sulforaphane research on cancer has been ongoing for many years, there is no good clinical evidence to indicate consuming sulforaphane-rich vegetables or dietary supplements provides any effect.

Chemical data

Formula: C6H11NOS2
Molecular weight: 177.3 g/mol
IUPAC name: 1-isothiocyanato-4-methylsulfinylbutane
SMILES: CS(=O)CCCCN=C=S
InChIKey: SUVMJBTUFCVSAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP: 1.4
Polar surface area: 80.7 Å²
H-bond donors: 0
H-bond acceptors: 4
Formal charge: 0

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Wikidata facts

Mass: 177.028206

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Commons category: Sulforaphane
chemical formula: C₆H₁₁NOS₂
canonical SMILES: CS(=O)CCCCN=C=S

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Biosynthesis
Occurrence and isolation
Research
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==Biosynthesis== It is produced when the enzyme myrosinase transforms glucoraphanin, a glucosinolate, into sulforaphane upon damage to the plant (such as from chewing or chopping during food preparation), which allows the two compounds to mix and react.