Showing chemical card for 5-Methylthiopentylglucosinolate (CFc000281435)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:32:49 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000281435
Molecule Identification
Common Name
5-Methylthiopentylglucosinolate
Definition
5-methylthiopentylglucosinolate is a member of the class of compounds known as alkylglucosinolates. Alkylglucosinolates are organic compounds containing a glucosinolate moiety that carries an alkyl chain. 5-methylthiopentylglucosinolate is slightly soluble (in water) and an extremely strong acidic compound (based on its pKa). 5-methylthiopentylglucosinolate can be found in a number of food items such as kale, garden cress, oxheart cabbage, and coconut, which makes 5-methylthiopentylglucosinolate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alkylglucosinolates. These are organic compounds containing a glucosinolate moiety that carries an alkyl chain.
