Allyl sulfide

Synonyms

2-Propenyl sulphide; 3,3'-Thiobis(1-propene); Allyl monosulfide; Diallyl monosulfide; Diallyl sulfide; Diallyl thioether; Oil garlic; Thioallyl ether; [ChemIDplus] UN1993

Category

Sulfur Compounds

Description

Colorless liquid with a garlic odor; [Hawley]

Sources/Uses

A component of artificial oil of garlic; [Hawley] Used in flavor manufacturing; [Merck Index] Constitutes 8.9% of diallyl disulfides (DADs) which is 90% active ingredient of biopesticide used to control white rot (fungal pathogen) in onions, garlic, and leeks; DADs are volatile sulfur compounds found in garlic, onions, and other members of Allium species; [EPA]

Comments

One of the volatiles in onions responsible for lacrimation; Emergency treatment: Plants-Allium Species; [HSDB] One of the allergens in garlic; [Kanerva, p. 1747] Diallyl disulfides (DADs): A moderate eye and strong skin irritant in rabbits; A skin sensitizer in guinea pigs using the Buehler method; Causes breathing abnormalities, wobbly gait, and decreased activity in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; Oral LD50 (rat) = 346 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 (rat) = 1,967 mg/kg; [EPA] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Biomedical References

9.22 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 46.11 deg C; [eChemPortal: ERMA] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)