Asparagusic acid

• CAT Number: I000031
• CAS Number: 2224-02-4
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O2S2
• Molecular Weight: 150.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
• Solubility: DMSO ≥ 46 mg/mL
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: dithiolane-4-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O2S2/c5-4(6)3-1-7-8-2-3/h3H,1-2H2,(H,5,6)
• InChIKey: AYGMEFRECNWRJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1C(CSS1)C(=O)O

Asparagusic Acid（Cat No.:I000031）is a sulfur-containing organic compound primarily found in asparagus. It is responsible for the characteristic odor of urine after consuming asparagus, often described as strong and pungent. Asparagusic acid is part of a group of sulfur compounds that are metabolized in the body and excreted in urine. Although its precise role in human metabolism is not fully understood, its distinctive effects on urine odor make it a subject of interest in research related to metabolism, olfactory science, and human dietary effects.

Reference

[1]. Mitchell SC et al. Asparagusic acid. Phytochemistry. 2014 Jan;97:5-10.