Alliin
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| Systematic name | (2R)-2-amino-3-[(R)-prop-2- enylsulfinyl]propanoic acid |
| Chemical formula | C6H11NO3S |
| Molar mass | 177.22 g mol−1 |
| Melting point | 164-166 °C |
| CAS number | 556-27-4 |
| SMILES | C=CCS(O)CC(N)C(O)O |
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Alliin is an organic compound that is a natural constituent of fresh garlic. It is a derivative of the amino acid cysteine. When fresh garlic is chopped or crushed, the enzyme aliinase converts alliin into allicin which is primarily responsible for the aroma of fresh garlic.
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