allyl isothiocyanate

See also: allylisothiocyanate

English

Noun

allyl isothiocyanate (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) A pungent compound, C₃H₅NCS, obtained from the seeds of black mustard, Brassica nigra or prepared synthetically; sometimes known as mustard oil; it is mildly toxic and is used as an animal repellent, etc.

Translations

compound C₃H₅NCS

Finnish: allyyli-isotiosyanaatti (fi)

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