Ethyl-2-(methylthio)acetate has a fruity odor.
clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Reported found in melon, apple, pineapple, durian, yellow passion fruit and kiwifruit.
Ethyl (methylthio)acetate is used as an internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines. Further, it is used as food flavors.
Ethyl (methylthio)acetate was used as internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines.
ChEBI: Ethyl 2-(methylthio)acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Detection: 250 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, ethereal, rummy with a fruity sulfureous note,
slightly vegetative cauliflower with a garlic nuance.
Taste characteristics at 1 to 2 ppm: sweet, fruity melon with an uplifting rummy undertone.
Natural occurrence: Apple and melon.
