Isothiocyanates

Isothiocyanates (ITCs) are a kind of compounds which contain the structure of R-N=C=S, and they are mainly derived from the cruciferous plant and its near-edge plant. China is the big production country of cruciferous plant, and the development of the national economy will be promoted by the application of the deep development of isothiocyanates. Isothiocyanates are usually used as flavoring agents, and also widely used in food, medical and agricultural fields because of their antibacterial property, antioxidant activity, anticancer ability and insecticidal property. In this article, the methods of purification and analysis of isothiocyanates were reviewed, and the application status of isothiocyanates was described, which can provide theoretical basis for further development of isothiocyanates.

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