Name:Allicin

Synonyms:S-Allyl acrylo-1-sulphinothioate

Molecular Structure  

Molecular Formula:C₆H₁₀OS₂

Molecular Weight :162.26

CAS Registry Number :539-86-6

EINECS :208-727-7

Allicin is an organic compound obtained from garlic. It is also obtainable from onions, and other species in the family Alliaceae. It was first isolated and studied in the laboratory by Chester J. Cavallito in 1944. This colourless liquid has a distinctively pungent smell. This compound exhibits antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Allicin is garlic's defence mechanism against attacks by pests.

(1) Widely bacteria inhibition. It can inhibit the G+ and G- bacteria strongly, experiments showed that 1ppm garlic agent can effectively restrain the reproduction of bacteria and replace of antibiotics partly. It has remarkable effects on preventing the livestock and poultry's diarrhea, enteritis, hemorrhage, coccidiosis and the rotten-lamella, red-spot, enteritis and hemorrhage of fish, shrimp, crab and turtle.

(2) Feed incentive. Garlicin contains groups that can release strong natural fragrance. It can alter the feed's natural flavoring and the peculiar smell produced by some kinds of feed additive and medicine. Moreover, it can stimulate the feed's ingestion, increase the secretion of gastric juice and promote the growth speed. Experiments showed that the garlic can increase the feed utilization by 12%.

(3) No toxicity and side effect. Garlicin has no remain in animal body and does not produce overlapping drug-fast. It can be used in succession and has special functions of resisting virus and increasing egg's fertilization rate.

Packing:net weight 25kg/bag

Storage:Be stored in shady, cool and dry condition.

Shelf life: 24 months.