Description
Methyl propyl disulfide has an odor and taste reminiscent of
cooked onion. May be prepared from Bunte salt and the corresponding
thiol.
Chemical Properties
CLEAR SLIGHTLY YELLOWISH LIQUID
Chemical Properties
Methyl propyl disulfide has a powerful, penetrating sulfuraceous–herbaceous, onion-like odor
Occurrence
Reported found in cabbage, onion oil, onion, garlic, shallot, leek, chive, fried potato, potato, tomato, beef,
peanut, cooked beef, roast peanut and Brussels sprout
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl propyl disulfide is an organic disulfide.
Preparation
From Bunte salt and the corresponding thiol.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 0.5 ppm: onion, garlic, tomato, potato, alliaceous and vegetative