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allyl /al·lyl/ (al´il) a univalent radical, —CH2dbondCHCH2.
al·lyl (ll)
n.
The univalent, unsaturated organic radical C3H5.
allyl
a univalent organic group previously used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
allyl alcohol
a potent cause of hepatic necrosis. Metabolized in the liver by alcohol dehydrogenase to acrolein, the hepatoxin.
allyl formate
has the same effect as allyl alcohol.
allyl isothiocyanate
used as a counterirritant and in the manufacture of war gases. Called also volatile oil of mustard. Occurs naturally in members of the plant family Cruciferae which cause acute indigestion in cattle.
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The antimicrobial activity of allyl isothiocyanate (AIT) from mustard oil, AIT liberated from 5% to 10% (w/w) non-deheated (NDH) hot mustard flour, and AIT following microencapsulation was examined against a 3- to 6-log cfu per g, 5-strain cocktail of E.
Antimicrobial activity by Microbial Update International
The immunomodulatory activities of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) and phenyl isothiocyanate (PITC) have already been reported from our laboratory (Manesh and Kuttan, 2003).
Immunomodulatory activity of Sulforaphane, a naturally occurring ... by Thejass, P.; Kuttan, G. / Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
It's based on the Japanese variety of horseradish, and this spicy plant contains an ingredient called allyl isothiocyanate, on which many decongestants are based.
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