Methyl (methylthio) acetate has fruity, pungent odor
clear colorless to dark yellow liquid
Reportedly present in cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, papaya, pineapple, durian (Durio zibethinus)
and kiwifruit
Methyl (methylthio)acetate may be used in chemical synthesis.
Methyl (Methylthio)?acetate is a reagent used in the synthesis of lupeol derivatives as pro-inflammator cytokin inhibitors.
ChEBI: Methyl 2-(methylthio)acetate is a carboxylic ester.
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.
