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Methional

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde, 3-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde, 3-(Methylthio)propanal, Methional, NSC 15874

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3SCH2CH2CHO
CAS Number:
3268-49-3
Molecular Weight:
104.17
FEMA Number:
2747
Council of Europe no.:
125
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901307
Flavis number:
12.001
EC Number:
221-882-5
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00007022
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1739289
Organoleptic:
creamy; vegetable; earthy; potato; tomato
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

760 mmHg ( 165 °C)

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.483 (lit.)

bp

165-166 °C (lit.)

density

1.043 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

creamy; vegetable; earthy; potato; tomato

SMILES string

CSCCC=O

InChI

1S/C4H8OS/c1-6-4-2-3-5/h3H,2,4H2,1H3

InChI key

CLUWOWRTHNNBBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Methional is the main sulfur-containing flavor compound in potatoes.

Application


  • Characterization of key aroma compounds of fried pepper sauce under different pretreatment processes.: This study identifies the key aroma compounds in fried pepper sauce, highlighting methional′s role in contributing to the sauce′s overall flavor profile. The research underscores methional′s importance in food chemistry and its potential applications in flavor enhancement and food product development (Luo et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 0.1%
Taste at 5 ppb-5 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Asparagus, baked potato, beans, beer, cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, macadamia nut, peanuts and potato chips.

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pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion
GHS06,GHS05

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

165.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

74 °C - closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBS9774
SHBS8731
SHBR7544
SHBR9775
SHBS2625

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M Murata et al.
Japanese journal of cancer research : Gann, 90(3), 268-275 (1999-06-08)
Adduct formation has been considered to be a major causal factor of DNA damage by carcinogenic heterocyclic amines. By means of experiments with 32P-labeled DNA fragments and an electrochemical detector coupled to a high-pressure liquid chromatograph, we investigated whether the
Rong Di et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 51(19), 5695-5702 (2003-09-04)
The primary flavor compound in potato, methional, is synthesized from methionine by the Strecker degradation reaction. A major problem associated with potato processing is the loss of methional. Methional or its precursor, methionine, is not added back during potato processing
D Perrin et al.
Archives of biochemistry and biophysics, 377(2), 266-272 (2000-06-14)
Both peroxynitrous acid and peroxynitrite react with methionine, k(acid) = (1.7 +/- 0.1) x 10(3) M(-1) s(-1) and k(anion) = 8.6 +/- 0.2 M(-1) s(-1), respectively, and with N-acetylmethionine k(acid) = (2.8 +/- 0.1) x 10(3) M(-1) s(-1) and k(anion)
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