Chemical Properties
Methyl (methylthio) acetate has fruity, pungent odor
Chemical Properties
clear colorless to dark yellow liquid
Occurrence
Reportedly present in cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, papaya, pineapple, durian (Durio zibethinus)
and kiwifruit
Uses
Methyl (methylthio)acetate may be used in chemical synthesis.
Uses
Methyl (Methylthio)?acetate is a reagent used in the synthesis of lupeol derivatives as pro-inflammator cytokin inhibitors.
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl 2-(methylthio)acetate is a carboxylic ester.
General Description
Methyl (methylthio)acetate is a thioether ester and is considered of importance to the aroma profiles of Cucumis melo fruit. It is identified as new sulfur volatile in strawberry.