Allyl sulfide

At a glance

A pungent, garlic-like sulfurous compound related to allium chemistry, used in trace amounts in savory or culinary-themed accords. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Organosulfur
CAS number
592-88-1
Profile
pungent, sulfurous, savory
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01