Chemistry:Pentathiepane

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Pentathiepanes are organosulfur compounds and sulfur heterocycles with the formula (CH
2
)
2
S
5
.[1] Three isomers exist depending on the location of the C atoms in the ring. These compounds are uncommon except for the 1,4-derivative, which is called lenthionine. It contributes to the aroma of shiitake mushroooms.[2]

More common than the pentathiepanes are pentathiepines, which have a C=C bond in the ring. Only one isomer exists for this class of rings.

References

  1. Konstantinova, Lidia S.; Amelichev, Stanislav A.; Rakitin, Oleg A. (2007). "1,2,3,4,5-Pentathiepines and 1,2,3,4,5-pentathiepanes". Russian Chemical Reviews 76 (3): 195–211. doi:10.1070/RC2007v076n03ABEH003676. Bibcode2007RuCRv..76..195K. 
  2. Dermiki, Maria; Phanphensophon, Natalie; Mottram, Donald S.; Methven, Lisa (2013). "Contributions of non-volatile and volatile compounds to the umami taste and overall flavour of shiitake mushroom extracts and their application as flavour enhancers in cooked minced meat". Food Chemistry 141 (1): 77–83. doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2013.03.018. PMID 23768330.