Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOWISH LIQUID
Chemical Properties
Ethyl-β-methylthiopropionate has a pineapple, citrus odor and fruity, pineapple, passion fruit, malt whiskey flavor.
Occurrence
Reported found in melon, pineapple, Parmesan cheeses, beer, grape brandy, cognac, malt whiskey, wine, passion fruit and kiwifruit.
Definition
ChEBI: A carboxylic ester obtained by the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3-(methylthio)propionic acid with ethanol.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 7 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: fruity, tinny pineapple, onion sulfurous, musty tomato
with metallic ripe and canned notes, savory green with hints of horseradish and tropical notes.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: sulfuraceous, onion garlic, fruity, ripe, pulpy and tomato.
