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Version5.0
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Creation Date2012-09-11 18:18:04 UTC
Update Date2022-03-07 02:53:46 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0033566
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB33566
Metabolite Identification
Common NameAjoene
DescriptionAjoene is found in onion-family vegetables. Ajoene is isolated from garlic (Allium sativum) extracts. Nutriceutical with anti-cancer properties Ajoene is a chemical compound available from garlic (Allium sativum). The name (and pronunciation) is derived from "ajo", the Spanish word for garlic. It is found as a mixture of two isomers, E-, and Z- 4,5,9-trithiadodeca-1,6,11-triene 9-oxide. Ajoene, an unsaturated disulfide, is formed from the bonding of three allicin molecules. Allicin is a sulfinyl compound that gives garlic its strong odor and flavor. The release of allicin occurs after a garlic clove is crushed or finely chopped. Subsequent formation of ajoene occurs when allicin is dissolved in various solvents including edible oils. Ajoene is also found in garlic extract. Ajoene is most stable and most abundant in macerate of garlic (chopped garlic in edible oil)
Structure
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Synonyms
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2-Propenyl 3-(2-propenylsulfinyl)-1-propenyl disulfide, 9ciHMDB
2-Propenyl-3-(2-propenylsulfinyl)-1-propenyl disulfideHMDB
4,5,9-Trithia-1,6,11-dodecatriene 9-oxideHMDB
4,5,9-Trithiadodeca-1,6,11-triene 9-oxideHMDB
Allyl 3-allylsulfinyl-1-propenyl disulfideHMDB
Disulfide, 2-propenyl 3-(2-propenylsulfinyl)-1-propenylHMDB
trans-AjoeneHMDB
Chemical FormulaC9H14OS3
Average Molecular Weight234.402
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight234.02067714
IUPAC Name3-{[(1Z)-3-(prop-2-ene-1-sulfinyl)prop-1-en-1-yl]disulfanyl}prop-1-ene
Traditional Name3-{[(1Z)-3-(prop-2-ene-1-sulfinyl)prop-1-en-1-yl]disulfanyl}prop-1-ene
CAS Registry Number92285-01-3
SMILES
C=CCSS\C=C/CS(=O)CC=C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C9H14OS3/c1-3-6-11-12-7-5-9-13(10)8-4-2/h3-5,7H,1-2,6,8-9H2/b7-5-
InChI KeyIXELFRRANAOWSF-ALCCZGGFSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as sulfoxides. Sulfoxides are compounds containing a sulfoxide functional group, with the structure RS(=O)R' (R,R' not H).
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganosulfur compounds
ClassSulfoxides
Sub ClassNot Available
Direct ParentSulfoxides
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Allyl sulfur compound
  • Sulfoxide
  • Organic disulfide
  • Sulfenyl compound
  • Sulfinyl compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Physiological effectNot Available
Disposition
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Biological roleIndustrial application
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
Experimental Molecular Properties
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Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water Solubility3.44 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)The Good Scents Company Information System
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
Predicted Chromatographic Properties
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Membrane
Biospecimen LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
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Normal Concentrations
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Abnormal Concentrations
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Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease ReferencesNone
Associated OMIM IDsNone
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB003580
KNApSAcK IDC00052510
Chemspider ID8056824
KEGG Compound IDC16757
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkAjoene
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound9881148
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID80707
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDNot Available
MarkerDB IDNot Available
Good Scents IDrw1631421
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References
  1. Naganawa R, Iwata N, Ishikawa K, Fukuda H, Fujino T, Suzuki A: Inhibition of microbial growth by ajoene, a sulfur-containing compound derived from garlic. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1996 Nov;62(11):4238-42. [PubMed:8900018 ]
  2. Ledezma E, Apitz-Castro R: [Ajoene the main active compound of garlic (Allium sativum): a new antifungal agent]. Rev Iberoam Micol. 2006 Jun;23(2):75-80. [PubMed:16854181 ]
  3. Urbina JA, Marchan E, Lazardi K, Visbal G, Apitz-Castro R, Gil F, Aguirre T, Piras MM, Piras R: Inhibition of phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis and cell proliferation in Trypanosoma cruzi by ajoene, an antiplatelet compound isolated from garlic. Biochem Pharmacol. 1993 Jun 22;45(12):2381-7. [PubMed:8328978 ]
  4. Kaschula CH, Hunter R, Parker MI: Garlic-derived anticancer agents: structure and biological activity of ajoene. Biofactors. 2010 Jan-Feb;36(1):78-85. doi: 10.1002/biof.76. [PubMed:20108330 ]
  5. Srivastava KC, Tyagi OD: Effects of a garlic-derived principle (ajoene) on aggregation and arachidonic acid metabolism in human blood platelets. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1993 Aug;49(2):587-95. [PubMed:8415808 ]
  6. (). Yannai, Shmuel. (2004) Dictionary of food compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, flavors, and ingredients. Boca Raton: Chapman & Hall/CRC.. .