Chemical Properties
An oil-soluble organosulfur compound present in garlic and onion with a strong odor
Occurrence
Reported found in garlic (Allium sativum L.), onion (Allium cepa L.), chive (Allium schoenoprasum L.), nira
(Allium tuberosum Rottl.), caucas (Allium victoralis L.), nobiru (Allium grayi Regal).
Uses
Methyl allyl disulfide is used as food flavorings.
Preparation
By treating a mixture of corresponding aliphatic thiosulfates with an alkali metal sulfide
Definition
ChEBI: An organic disulfide having allyl and methyl as the two organic groups.