Allyl sulfide

Agent Name
Allyl sulfide
CAS Number
592-88-1
Formula
C6-H10-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Allyl sulfide formula graphical representation
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

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
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;

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Lachrymator
Yes

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