Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
Chemical Properties
2-(Methylthio)ethanol has a powerful, meat-like aroma.
Occurrence
Reportedly present in melon, tomato, durian (Durio zibethinus) and shrimp (cooked, roasted)
Uses
2-(Methylthio)ethanol is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.
Definition
ChEBI: A primary alcohol that is the S-methyl derivative of mercaptoethanol. It is found as a volatile component in Cucumis melo Var. cantalupensis.
Aroma threshold values
Detection at 0.12 ppm (water)
General Description
The transient absorption spectrum formed on reaction of H atoms and OH radicals with an aqueous solution of 2-(methylthio)ethanol was studied.