Commercial and Other Applications
Allyl isothiocyanate is produced commercially by the reaction of allyl chloride and potassium thiocyanate:
- CH2=CHCH2Cl + KSCN → CH2=CHCH2NCS + KCl.
The product obtained in this fashion is sometimes known as synthetic mustard oil. Allyl isothiocyanate can also be liberated by dry distillation of the seeds. The product obtained in this fashion is known as volatile oil of mustard and is usually around 92% pure. It is used principally as a flavoring agent in foods. Synthetic allyl isothiocyanate is used as an insecticide, bacteriocide, and nematocide, and is used in certain cases for crop protection.
Hydrolysis of allyl isothiocyanate gives allyl amine.
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