Compound Monograph

Diallyl disulfide

A pungent organosulfur compound formed when garlic is crushed, derived from allicin breakdown; studied for antimicrobial, cardiovascular and cancer-related effects.

Classification

Diallyl disulfide is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.

Where Does It Come From? (3)

Diallyl disulfide is one of the other constituents, found in Garlic, Onion and Ramsons.