| Description | Asparagusic acid is unique to asparagus. It is responsible for the odorous urine excreted after eating asparagus. Its derivatives ihydroasparagusic acid have an anti-inflammatory effect. |
| Synonyms | 1,2-二噻戊环-4-羧酸, 芦笋酸 |
| molecular weight | 150.22 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O2S2 |
| CAS | 2224-02-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 46 mg/mL (306.22 mM) |
| References | 1. Mitchell SC et al. Asparagusic acid. Phytochemistry. 2014 Jan;97:5-10. |