isothiocyanate


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i·so·thi·o·cy·a·nate

(ī'sō-thī'ō-sī'ă-nāt),
The radical of isothiocyanic acid, -N=C=S.

isothiocyanate

(ī″sō-thī″ō-sī′ă-nāt″) [″ + ″],

ITC

A member of a family of compounds found in some cruciferous vegetables, as well as horseradish and mustards. ITCs have cancer-preventing effects in animals.

isothiocyanate

see allyl isothiocyanate.
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Isothiocyanates and thioreas in enzyme hydrolysates of Tropaoelum tuberosum.
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For example, oriental and brown mustard release a volatile compound, ally isothiocyanate (AIT), which produces a sharp taste sensation and pungent aroma similar to horseradish.
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