Sulforaphane

Sulforaphane

Names
IUPAC name 1-Isothiocyanato-4-methylsulfinylbutane
Identifiers
CAS Number	4478-93-7 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:47807 N
ChEMBL	ChEMBL48802 N
ChemSpider	5157 N
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	5350
InChI InChI=1S/C6H11NOS2/c1-10(8)5-3-2-4-7-6-9/h2-5H2,1H3 N Key: SUVMJBTUFCVSAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N N InChI=1/C6H11NOS2/c1-10(8)5-3-2-4-7-6-9/h2-5H2,1H3 Key: SUVMJBTUFCVSAD-UHFFFAOYAY
SMILES CS(=O)CCCCN=C=S
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H11NOS2
Molar mass	177.29 g/mol
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Sulforaphane is a compound within the isothiocyanate group of organosulfur compounds. It is obtained from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts or cabbages. It is produced when the enzyme myrosinase transforms glucoraphanin, a glucosinolate, into sulforaphane upon damage to the plant (such as from chewing), which allows the two compounds to mix and react. Young sprouts of broccoli and cauliflower are particularly rich in glucoraphanin.

glucoraphanin, glucosinolate precursor to sulforaphane

Occurrence and isolation

Sulforaphane was identified in broccoli sprouts, which, of the cruciferous vegetables, have the highest concentration of sulforaphane. It is also found in Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, kale, collards, Chinese broccoli, broccoli raab, kohlrabi, mustard, turnip, radish, arugula, and watercress.

Research

Basic research on sulforaphane includes how it may affect neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, spinal cord injury or gastric diseases, and preliminary human research on autism. As of 2015, clinical trials are being conducted with sulforaphane for autism spectrum disorder.

See also

• Raphanin