Table 1 Effect of pH on the yield of AITC.
From: Allyl isothiocyanate induced stress response in Caenorhabditis elegans
Alkali/Acid | pH | % volatile oil | Neutralized to pH 6.0 (% volatile oil) | Addition of 1 g powdered S. alba seed (% volatile oil) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Water (Control) | 6.0 ± 0.4 | 0.793 ± 0.061 | ND1 | 0.821 ± 0.078 |
0.02 N NaOH | 13.0 ± 1.0 | 0.079 ± 0.005 | 0.158 ± 0.014 | 0.872 ± 0.081 |
0.02 N CH3COOH | 3.0 ± 0.2 | 0.039 ± 0.003 | 0.178 ± 0.021 | 1.150 ± 0.161 |
0.02 N HCl | 1.5 ± 0.1 | 0.118 ± 0.021 | 0.079 ± 0.006 | 1.189 ± 0.125 |