Title: Lenthionine

CAS Registry Number: 292-46-6

CAS Name: 1,2,3,5,6-Pentathiepane

Molecular Formula: C2H4S5

Molecular Weight: 188.38

Percent Composition: C 12.75%, H 2.14%, S 85.11%

Literature References: Odorous principle from the edible mushroom Shiitake Lentinus edodes (Berk.) Sing. Isoln and synthesis: Morita, Kobayashi, Tetrahedron Lett. 1966, 573. Simple, efficient synthesis: I. Still, G. W. Kutney, ibid. 22, 1939 (1981).

Properties: Crystals from methylene chloride, mp 60-61°.

Melting point: mp 60-61°