Methionol (3-(Methylthio)-1-propanol) is a methyl sulfide derived from propan-1-ol. It is found in nature, including as a metabolite of yeast and bacillus anthracis.[2] It is a sulphurous aroma component of many foods, such as wine, cheese and roasted coffee.[3] It is classed as an irritant.[2] It has a very low olfactory threshold.[4]
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Methionol
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3-methylsulfanylpropan-1-ol |
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1731208 |
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100.007.277 |
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InChI=1S/C4H10OS/c1-6-4-2-3-5/h5H,2-4H2,1H3 Key: CZUGFKJYCPYHHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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C4H10OS |
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106.18 g·mol−1 |
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H315, H319, H335 |
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P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, P501 |
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1-(Methylthio)propane; Methional; Methionine; 1,3-Propanediol mono methyl ether; 4-(Methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid; 4-Thiapentanoic acid; |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
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