LenthionineLenthionine is an organosulfur compound with the formula (CH2)2S5. The compound consists of a 1,4-C2S5 ring (pentathiepane). Lenthionine is a major component of the organosulfur compounds found in shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes), onions, and garlic, and it is partly responsible for their flavor. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Lenthionine, revision 1359958965.

Property

Value

Formula

C2H4S5, 188.38 g/mol

Melting point

60.5 °C

Boiling point

287 °C

Density

1.549 g/cm³

log P, measured

4.238

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