Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) is a natural compound found in cruciferous vegetables (family Brassicaceae) such as horseradish, mustard, radish, and wasabi. It first appeared in the chemical literature ...

Consuming garlic helps counteract age-related changes in gut bacteria associated with memory problems, according to a new study conducted with mice. The benefit comes from allyl sulfide, a compound in ...

Allyl isocyanate occurs in horseradish and mustard oils. It is made into an adhesive that is used in certain sailmaking techniques, which allow the resin skins to be formed into a one-piece sail.