| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLPENTANAL | [CAS]
227456-28-2 | [Synonyms]
3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLPENTANAL
2-Methyl-3-sulfanylpentanal
2-methyl-3-mercapto pentanal
3-Mercapto-2-methyl-1-pentanal
Pentanal, 3-mercapto-2-methyl-
3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLPENTANAL USP/EP/BP | [EINECS(EC#)]
639-623-3 | [Molecular Formula]
C6H12OS | [MDL Number]
MFCD12911412 | [MOL File]
227456-28-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
132.23 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
3-Mercapto-2-methylpentanal is a highly odorous mercaptan with a meaty and pungent odor. The aroma is also reported
as sharp, penetrating and reminiscent of onion. | [Occurrence]
Reportedly present in onion. | [Definition]
ChEBI: 3-Mercapto-2-methylpentanal is an alkanethiol. | [Aroma threshold values]
Odor threshold = 0.95 ppb |
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