| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5164974 | Phytochemistry | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
- Asparagusic acid (1,2-dithiolane-4-carboxylic acid) is unique to asparagus.
- The physicochemical properties of the 1,2-dithiolane ring structure are detailed.
- Two adjacent sulphur atoms within the ring lead to an enhanced chemical reactivity.
- The compound is responsible for the odorous urine excreted after eating asparagus.
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Authors
Stephen C. Mitchell, Rosemary H. Waring,