Glucobrassicin

Structural formula
General
Surname	Glucobrassicin
other names	3-indolyl methyl glucosinolate; 3-IMG;
Molecular formula	[C 16 H 19 N 2 O 9 S 2 ] -
External identifiers / databases
PubChem	656506
Wikidata	Q906037
properties
Molar mass	448.5 g mol −1
safety instructions
GHS hazard labeling ; no classification available
GHS hazard labeling ; no classification available
	As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

Glucobrassicin is a mustard oil glycoside (also glucosinolate ) that can be found mainly in broccoli , cabbage and woad ( Isatis tinctoria ), where it shows an insect repellent effect.

Dyer's Forest ( Isatis tinctoria )

It plays a role in preventing cancer , especially breast cancer , as it can neutralize toxins in the body, including estrogen derivatives . Thanks to newer extraction methods and the discovery of the high content in woad, up to 65 times higher yields can be achieved in the production of woad compared to broccoli.

literature

Galletti, S. et al. (2006): Glucobrassicin enhancement in woad (Isatis tinctoria) leaves by chemical and physical treatments . In: J Sci Food Agric 86 (12), 1833-1838; doi : 10.1002 / jsfa.2571

Web links

KEGG : glucobrassicin
Chemistry: war paint against breast cancer. In: Spiegel Online . August 14, 2006, accessed August 11, 2019 .

Individual evidence

↑ This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.

[NV-1] This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.