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2-Phenylethyl isothiocyanate

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Synonym(s):

Phenethyl isothiocyanate, 2-Phenylethyl isothiocyanate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH2CH2NCS
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
163.24
FEMA Number:
4014
Beilstein:
2084162
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
12.193
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

refractive index

n20/D 1.5888 (lit.)

bp

139-140 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.094 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; sulfurous

SMILES string

S=C=NCCc1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C9H9NS/c11-8-10-7-6-9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-5H,6-7H2

InChI key

IZJDOKYDEWTZSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... CYP1A2(1544)

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General description

2-Phenylethyl isothiocyanate (2-PE ITC) is a bioactive isothiocyanate mainly found in Brassica vegetables. It is produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of 2-phenylethyl glucosinolate. 2-PE ITC is the main compound responsible for the nematicidal effect of Brassica root tissues against (Pratylenchus neglectus Filipjev), a root-lesion nematode. This ability makes it a promising candidate for the development of soil fumigants.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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In vitro inhibition of soil microorganisms by 2?phenylethyl isothiocyanate.
Smith BJ & Kirkegaard JA
Plant Pathology, 51(5), 585-593 (2002)
Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of 3?Butenyl, 4?Pentenyl, 2?Phenylethyl, and Benzyl Isothiocyanate in Brassica Vegetables
Jang M, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 75(7) (2010)
Antibacterial activity and synergistic effect between watercress extracts, 2?phenylethyl isothiocyanate and antibiotics against 11 isolates of Escherichia coli from clinical and animal source.
Freitas E, et al.
Letters in Applied Microbiology, 57(4), 266-273 (2013)
Reduced susceptibility of Brassica napus to Pratylenchus neglectus in plants with elevated root levels of 2-phenylethyl glucosinolate.
Potter MJ, et al.
Journal of Nematology, 31(3), 291-291 (1999)
Andrzej Pawlik et al.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 50(10), 3577-3594 (2012-08-01)
Isothiocyanates are known for their anticarcinogenic and antitumor potential, however, the exact mechanism of their action has not been fully elucidated. The present study was designed to investigate and compare the effects of phenethyl isothiocyanate on cell morphology, the cytoskeleton

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