Raphanin

Raphanin

Names
Preferred IUPAC name (1E)-4-Isothiocyanato-1-(methanesulfinyl)but-1-ene
Other names Sulforaphen; Sulforaphene; Sativin
Identifiers
CAS Number	592-95-0 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	16736047
PubChem CID	6433206
UNII	NCO9MC39IO Y
InChI InChI=1S/C6H9NOS2/c1-10(8)5-3-2-4-7-6-9/h3,5H,2,4H2,1H3 Key: QKGJFQMGPDVOQE-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C6H9NOS2/c1-10(8)5-3-2-4-7-6-9/h3,5H,2,4H2,1H3 Key: QKGJFQMGPDVOQE-UHFFFAOYAU
SMILES S=C=N/CC\C=C\S(=O)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C6H9NOS2
Molar mass	175.26 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Raphanin is the main sulfur component found in radish seeds of Raphanus sativus and is also found in broccoli and red cabbage. It was first described in 1947.

Basic research

In vitro, raphanin inhibits some fungi and various bacteria including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus and Escherichia coli.

See also

• Raffinose
• Sulforaphane