Chemical Properties
Ethyl-2-(methylthio)acetate has a fruity odor.
Chemical Properties
clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Occurrence
Reported found in melon, apple, pineapple, durian, yellow passion fruit and kiwifruit.
Uses
Ethyl (methylthio)acetate is used as an internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines. Further, it is used as food flavors.
Uses
Ethyl (methylthio)acetate was used as internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines.
Definition
ChEBI: Ethyl 2-(methylthio)acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 250 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, ethereal, rummy with a fruity sulfureous note,
slightly vegetative cauliflower with a garlic nuance.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 1 to 2 ppm: sweet, fruity melon with an uplifting rummy undertone.
General Description
Natural occurrence: Apple and melon.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 1-2 ppm
