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CAS 227456-27-1 Food Addictive 3 - Mercaptoacetic - 2 - Methyl Alcohol Flavor Intermedaite Onion, garlic, meat, soup Flavor
Product Details
| Purity | 99% | FEMA | 3996 |
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| Color | Clear | Odor | Sulfurous |
| PKa | 10.50±0.10(Predicted) | ||
| Highlight | 3 - mercaptoacetic - 2 - methyl alcohol,Flavor Intermedaite CAS 227456-27-1 |
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Product Description
3-Mercapto-2-methylpenta-1-ol CAS 227456-27-1
Food additive flavor intermediate for onion, garlic, meat, and soup flavors
Chemical Specifications
| Product Name | 3-Mercapto-2-methylpenta-1-ol |
| Synonyms | 3-mercaptoacetic-2-methyl alcohol e; 3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLPENTANOL; 3-Mercapto-2-methylpenta-1-ol; 2-Methyl-3-sulfanylpentan-1-ol; 3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLPENTAN-1-OL (RACEMIC); 1-Pentanol,3-mercapto-2-methyl-; 3-Mercapto-2-methyl-1-pentanol; 3-Mercapto-2-methyl-1-pentanol (mixture of diastereoisomers) |
| CAS Number | 227456-27-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₄OS |
| Molecular Weight | 134.24 g/mol |
| EINECS | 927-385-6 |
| Odor Type | Sulfurous |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance
Typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor Characteristics
At pure, high concentrations: pungent, sulfurous, meaty, or broth-like aroma. When highly diluted: transforms into sweet, savory, juicy tropical fruit notes resembling grapefruit, passion fruit, or guava.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water due to alcohol group; more soluble in organic solvents including ethanol, and perfume oils
Reactivity
The thiol group makes it susceptible to oxidation (forming disulfides) and capable of participating in reactions typical of both thiols and alcohols
Applications and Uses
- Chemical Intermediate: Primary use in organic synthesis for building complex molecules requiring specific sulfur functionality and alcohol groups
- Ligand in Coordination Chemistry: Sulfur and oxygen atoms coordinate with metal ions, suitable for catalysts or metal-organic frameworks
- Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical Research: Potential building block or pesticide candidates due to sulfur-containing structure
- Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Contributes to complex flavor profiles at low concentrations despite potentially unpleasant pure odor
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