Glucoraphanin

Glucoraphanin
Potassium salt of glucoraphanin
IUPAC name 1-S-[(1E)-5-(methylsulfinyl)-N-(sulfonatooxy)pentanimidoyl]-1-thio-β-D-glucopyranose
Other names Glucorafanin; 4-Methylsulfinylbutyl glucosinolate
Identifiers
CAS number	21414-41-5^Y
PubChem	656556
ChemSpider	570930
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES [O-]S(=O)(=O)ON=C(S[C@@H]1O[C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)CO)CCCCS(=O)C
InChI InChI=1S/C12H23NO10S3/c1-25(18)5-3-2-4-8(13-23-26(19,20)21)24-12-11(17)10(16)9(15)7(6-14)22-12/h7,9-12,14-17H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,19,20,21)/p-1/t7-,9-,10+,11-,12+,25?/m1/s1 Key: GMMLNKINDDUDCF-SISVVIKZSA-M InChI=1/C12H23NO10S3/c1-25(18)5-3-2-4-8(13-23-26(19,20)21)24-12-11(17)10(16)9(15)7(6-14)22-12/h7,9-12,14-17H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,19,20,21)/p-1/t7-,9-,10+,11-,12+,25?/m1/s1 Key: GMMLNKINDDUDCF-XQSZSTCOBC
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₂₂NO₁₀S₃
Molar mass	436.5 g mol⁻¹
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Glucoraphanin is a glucosinolate found in broccoli and cauliflower,^[1] particularly in the young sprouts. When these foods are consumed, the enzyme myrosinase transforms glucoraphanin into sulforaphane which has potential health benefits.

References

^ Jeffery, E. H.; Brown, A. F.; Kurilich, A. C.; Keck, A. S.; Matusheski, N.; Klein, B. P.; Juvik, J. A. (2003). "Variation in content of bioactive components in broccoli". Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 16 (3): 323–330. doi:10.1016/S0889-1575(03)00045-0.
^ Cheng, Maria (October 26, 2011). "UK scientists grow super broccoli". Associated Press. http://articles.boston.com/2011-10-26/lifestyle/30324726_1_broccoli-glucoraphanin-vegetables-and-cancer. Retrieved 10 November 2011.

Glucoraphanin

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