W327905
Ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate
≥95%, FG
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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(SH)CO2C2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
134.20
FEMA Number:
3279
Council of Europe no.:
11469
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
243-314-5
Flavis number:
12.046
MDL number:
SMILES string
CCOC(=O)C(C)S
InChI
1S/C5H10O2S/c1-3-7-5(6)4(2)8/h4,8H,3H2,1-2H3
InChI key
LXXNWCFBZHKFPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG, Halal, Kosher
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA
assay
≥95%
refractive index
n20/D 1.449 (lit.)
bp
40-41 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)
density
1.031 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
musty; sulfurous
Quality Level
General description
Ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate is a sulfur-containing flavor compound found in wine, Japanese soy sauce, Munster and Camembert cheeses.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 0.2 to 0.5 ppm
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Rapid Analysis of 27 Volatile Sulfur Compounds in Wine by Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction Gas Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry.
Slaghenaufi D, et al.
Food Analytical Methods, 18(3), 1-10 (2017)
Identification of a powerful aroma compound in munster and camembert cheeses: ethyl 3-mercaptopropionate.
Sourabie? AM, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2008)
Quantification and odor contribution of volatile thiols in Japanese soy sauce.
Meng Q, et al.
Food Science and Technology Research, 429-436 (2012)
Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 28, 102-102 (2003)
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