3-Methylthiopropanol (Methionol) - Key Sulfur Aroma Compound
A premium sulfur aroma compound used to enhance savory and fermented tobacco fragrance profiles, with applications in food flavoring and perfumery.
Chemical Properties
IUPAC Name: 3-(Methylthio)propan-1-ol
Common Name: Methionol
CAS Number: 505-10-2
Molecular Formula: C₄H₁₀OS
Molar Mass: 106.19 g/mol
| Product Name |
3-Methylthiopropanol |
| Synonyms |
3-(Methylthio)propane-1-ol; 3-Methionol; 3-Methylthio-1-propanol≥98.0%; 3-Methyl thiopropaol; Methionol 3-Hydroxypropyl Methyl Sulfide 3-Methylmercaptopropyl Alcohol 3-Methylthio-1-propanol; Methionol ,98%; 3-(Methylthio)-1-propanol,Methionol; 3-Methythio propanol |
| EINECS |
208-004-6 |
| Appearance |
Clear Colorless to Light Yellow |
| Odor Type |
Meaty |
Applications and Uses
- Food and Flavor Industry: Primary application as a flavoring agent to impart savory, vegetable-like, or meaty notes to:
- Processed meats and savory snacks
- Soups, sauces, and gravies
- Flavors for potato chips and other vegetable-based products
Typically used in trace amounts as part of complex flavor blends.
- Fragrance Industry: Used in perfumery to create unique, savory-accented notes, especially in "fantasy" or gourmand (food-like) fragrances. Provides depth and naturalistic character.
- Chemical Intermediate: Can be used in the synthesis of other sulfur-containing compounds.