Chemical Name | Asparagusic acid |
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CAS Number | 2224-02-4 |
MDL Number | MFCD01729684 |
Molecular Formula | C4H6O2S2 |
Molecular Weight | 150.22 |
Asparagusic acid (1,2-dithiolane-4-carboxylic acid) is unique to asparagus. The compound is responsible for the odorous urine excreted after eating asparagus. Its derivatives ihydroasparagusic acid have anti-inflammatory effect.
Purity | NLT 98% |
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Storage | at 20ºC 2 years |