Lenthionine
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For the amino acid, see Lanthionine.
| Lenthionine | |
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| IUPAC name | 1,2,3,5,6-Pentathiepane |
| Other names | 1,2,3,5,6-Pentathiacycloheptane |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [292-46-6] |
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| SMILES | C1SSCSSS1 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C2H4S5 |
| Molar mass | 188.38 g/mol |
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Lenthionine is a cyclic organosulfur compound found in shiitake mushrooms and partly responsible for their flavor.[1] The mechanism of its formation is unclear, but it probably involves the enzyme C-S lyase.
Besides giving flavor to shiitake mushrooms, lenthionine inhibits platelet aggregation, so it is a promising treatment for thrombosis.[2] Other organosulfur compounds found in garlic have a similar effect.
[edit] References
- ^ Eric Block and Russell Deorazio (1994). "Chemistry in a salad bowl: Comparative organosulfur chemistry of garlic, onion and shiitake mushrooms". Pure & Appl. Chem. 66 (10/11): 2205–2206. doi:.
- ^ T. Shibuya, S. Shimada, H. Sakurai, and H. Kumagai (2005). "Mechanism of inhibition of platelet aggregation by lenthionine, a flavor component from shiitake mushroom". IFT Annual Meeting: Presentation 54G–9.
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