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C3H60S [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C3H60S
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Lachrymatory factor of the onion ...

CONT

The lachrymating (tear-producing) principle in crushed or cut onion is thiopropanal S-oxide (propanethial S-oxide) produced from its precursor, trans-S-(1-propenyl)cysteine sulfoxide, by the action of allunase.[tréma sur le u ]

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H6OS

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H60S
correct, formula, see observation
OBS

Équivalent proposé par Michel Laliberté, chimiste, Section environnement.

OBS

Le «s» de s-oxyde du thiopropanal est souligné.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H6OS

Spanish

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