Glucoraphanin

Glucoraphanin
Potassium salt of glucoraphanin
IUPAC name 1-S-[(1E)-5-(methylsulfinyl)-N-(sulfonatooxy)pentanimidoyl]-1-thio-β-D-glucopyranose
Other names Glucorafanin; 4-Methylsulfinylbutyl glucosinolate
Identifiers
CAS number	21414-41-5 Y
PubChem	656556
ChemSpider	570930
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES [O-]S(=O)(=O)ON=C(S[C@@H]1O[C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O)CO)CCCCS(=O)C
InChI InChI=1S/C12H23NO10S3/c1-25(18)5-3-2-4-8(13-23-26(19,20)21)24-12-11(17)10(16)9(15)7(6-14)22-12/h7,9-12,14-17H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,19,20,21)/p-1/t7-,9-,10+,11-,12+,25?/m1/s1 Key: GMMLNKINDDUDCF-SISVVIKZSA-M InChI=1/C12H23NO10S3/c1-25(18)5-3-2-4-8(13-23-26(19,20)21)24-12-11(17)10(16)9(15)7(6-14)22-12/h7,9-12,14-17H,2-6H2,1H3,(H,19,20,21)/p-1/t7-,9-,10+,11-,12+,25?/m1/s1 Key: GMMLNKINDDUDCF-XQSZSTCOBC
Properties
Molecular formula	C12H22NO10S3
Molar mass	436.5 g mol−1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Glucoraphanin is a glucosinolate found in broccoli and cauliflower, particularly in the young sprouts. When these foods are consumed, the enzyme myrosinase transforms glucoraphanin into sulforaphane which has potential health benefits.

External links

• Cheng, Maria (October 26, 2011). "UK scientists grow super broccoli". Associated Press. http://articles.boston.com/2011-10-26/lifestyle/30324726_1_broccoli-glucoraphanin-vegetables-and-cancer. Retrieved 10 November 2011.