Alliin (Mixture of Diastereomers)

• CAT Number: R040638
• CAS Number: 17795-26-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H11NO3S
• Molecular Weight: 177.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: S-Allylcysteine Sulfoxide; 3-(2-Propenylsulfinyl)-L-alanine; S-2-Propenyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide; S-Allyl-L-cysteine sulfoxide
• Target: SARS-CoV
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-3-prop-2-enylsulfinylpropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11NO3S/c1-2-3-11(10)4-5(7)6(8)9/h2,5H,1,3-4,7H2,(H,8,9)/t5-,11?/m0/s1
• InChIKey: XUHLIQGRKRUKPH-ITZCMCNPSA-N
• SMILES: C=CCS(=O)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N

Alliin (Mixture of Diastereomers)（Cat No.:R040638）is a sulfur-containing amino acid derivative commonly found in garlic. It is the precursor to allicin, which is responsible for garlic’s characteristic odor and many of its biological activities. Alliin exhibits antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it of interest in various pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. As a mixture of diastereomers, it consists of compounds with slight variations in their stereochemistry, which can influence its biological activity. Alliin plays a crucial role in the synthesis of bioactive sulfur compounds in garlic, contributing to its therapeutic potential.