Classification Term: 169809
Organic disulfides (ontology term: 608afe98b85943a9c7067e48d6adef89)
found 3 associated metabolites at sub_class metabolite taxonomy ontology rank level.
Ancestor: Organosulfur compounds
Child Taxonomies: There is no child term of current ontology term.
Dipropyl disulfide
Dipropyl disulfide, also known as 1,1-dithiodipropane or 4,5-dithiaoctane, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dialkyldisulfides. These are organic compounds containing a disulfide group R-SS-R where R and R are both alkyl groups. Dipropyl disulfide is possibly neutral. Dipropyl disulfide is a burnt, earthy, and green tasting compound. Dipropyl disulfide has been detected, but not quantified, in several different foods, such as chives, cabbages, garden onions, nuts, and brassicas. Constituent of garlic, onion and other Allium subspecies Also present in raw cabbage, roast beef and roasted peanuts. Flavouring agent. Dipropyl disulfide is found in many foods, some of which are garden onion, onion-family vegetables, brassicas, and allium (onion).