Chemical Properties
Ethyl thioacetate has an alliaceous, coffee odor
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid
Occurrence
Reported found in beer, white wine, red wine, rose wine, durian (Durio zibethinus) and coffee.
Uses
S-Ethyl Thioacetate, is a volatile sulfur compound that is reported to occur in durian fruit and wine.
Definition
ChEBI: S-Ethyl thioacetate is a thiocarboxylic ester.
Preparation
From acetyl chloride and ethyl mercaptan.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sulfuraceous, onion-garlic with a sweet, fruity aftertaste.
General Description
Ethyl thioacetate is a volatile sulfur compound that is reported to occur in durian fruit and wine.
