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C2H4S5
188.4 g/mol
Flavor & Fragrance

Lenthionine

CAS292-46-6
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Natural Product
Primary Use
Flavor compound in shiitake mushrooms

Lenthionine is an organosulfur compound that forms a pentathiepane ring. It is a major flavor component in shiitake mushrooms, as well as in onions and garlic, contributing to their characteristic taste.

Flavor compound in shiitake mushrooms

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

1,2,3,5,6-pentathiepane

InChIKey

DZKOKXZNCDGVRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1SSCSSS1

Synonyms (6)
  • 1,2,3,5,6-Pentathiepane
  • 1,3,5,6-Pentathiepane
  • Lenthionin
  • Lenthionine