Alpha-D-Glucose is a primary source of energy for living organisms. It is naturally occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of plants in its free state. It is used therapeutically in fluid and nutrient replacement.

NSC-226572 is a synthetic analog of alliin found in cruciferous vegetables including cabbage, turnip, cauliflower, and kale. NSC-226572 is converted through alliinase activity into a volatile thiosulfinate.

Tetramethylammonium ion has limited toxicity of dermal exposure, but fatal effects can be introduced by pre-treatment with hydroxide ion.