Category: flavoring agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
Assay: | 98.00 to 100.00 %
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Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
Specific Gravity: | 1.02400 to 1.02800 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 8.521 to 8.554
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Specific Gravity: | 1.02700 to 1.03300 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - est.: | 8.546 to 8.596
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Refractive Index: | 1.48800 to 1.49400 @ 20.00 °C.
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Boiling Point: | 89.00 to 90.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg
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Boiling Point: | 194.00 to 195.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Vapor Pressure: | 0.156000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
Vapor Density: | 3.6 ( Air = 1 ) |
Flash Point: | 195.00 °F. TCC ( 90.56 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | 0.417 (est) |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | dipropylene glycol | | oils | | propylene glycol | | water, 4.745e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Insoluble in: |
| water |
Stability: |
| stable in most media |
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: meaty |
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| sulfurous onion sweet soup vegetable |
Odor Description: at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. | sulfurous onion sweet soup vegetable |
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| sulfurous onion sweet savory soup cooked vegetable |
Odor Description:
| SuIfureous and onion-like with a sweet, savory, soupy-cooked vegetable nuance Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) |
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Flavor Type: onion |
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| sweet soup meaty |
Taste Description:
| sweet soup meat |
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| onion garlic savory bouillon |
Taste Description:
| Onion- and garlic-like, with a savory bouillion-like note Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Bedoukian Research |
METHYLTHIOPROPANOL (METHIONOL) |
Odor Description: | A powerful, meaty soup-like aroma |
Taste Description: | meaty Used in meat, savory, beer, wine and soup flavors. |
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R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
Methionol Halal, Kosher |
Odor Description: | powerful, sweet, meaty-soup |
Taste Description: | meaty Used in high dilution in savoury soups for it’s sulphurous, garlic-like aroma/taste, bakery at 0.1ppm, beverages at 0.05ppm. |
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FCI SAS |
METHIONOL |
Odor Description: | Powerful and sweet-or-meat-like |
Taste Description: | Powerful and sweet-or-meat-like |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Advanced Biotech |
METHIONOL NATURAL
98% min. Odor: Meaty, Onion |
Advanced Biotech |
METHIONOL
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Ambles Nature et Chimie |
3-METHYLTHIO-1-PROPANOL
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Anhui Haibei |
3-Methylthio Propanol
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Anhui Suzhou Jinli Aromatic Chemicals |
3-MethyIthlo-1-propanol
Odor: meat, Sauced |
Apple Flavor & Fragrance |
3-Methylthiopropanol
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Augustus Oils |
Methionol
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Services |
Axxence Aromatic |
METHIONOL, Natural, Kosher
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Sustainability |
Beijing Lys Chemicals |
3-(Methylthio)propanol
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BOC Sciences |
For experimental / research use only. |
3-Methylthiopropanol
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Charkit Chemical |
METHIONOL FEMA 3415
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DeLong Chemicals America |
3-(Methylthio)-1-propanol, Kosher
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Endeavour Specialty Chemicals |
3-(Methylthio)propanol 99% F&F
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Speciality Chemical Product Groups |
Excellentia International |
Methionol Natural
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FCI SAS |
METHIONOL
Odor: Powerful and sweet-or-meat-like Flavor: Powerful and sweet-or-meat-like |
Fleurchem |
methionol (3 methyl thio-propanol)
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Jiangyin Healthway |
3-Methylthio propanol
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New functional food ingredients |
Jinan Enlighten Chemical Technology(Wutong Aroma ) |
3-Methylthio-1-propanol, Kosherk
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Kingchem Laboratories |
METHIONOL
Odor: Powerful and sweet soup or meat-like |
Lluch Essence |
METHIONOL NATURAL
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M&U International |
3-METHYLTHIO-1-PROPANOL, Kosher
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Natural Advantage |
Methionol Nat
Flavor: meaty, mushroom, potato |
Riverside Aromatics LTD.is the exclusive distributor for Europe in UK for any non-US based inquiries |
OQEMA |
3-Methylthio-1-propanol
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Penta International |
METHIONOL NATURAL
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Penta International |
METHIONOL
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R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
Methionol
Halal, Kosher Odor: powerful, sweet, meaty-soup Flavor: meaty Used in high dilution in savoury soups for it’s sulphurous, garlic-like aroma/taste, bakery at 0.1ppm, beverages at 0.05ppm. |
Reincke & Fichtner |
3-(Methylthio)propanol
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Riverside Aromatics |
METHIONOL, NATURAL
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Robinson Brothers |
3-(Methylthio)propanol F&F
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https://www.robinsonbrothers.uk/chemistry-competences |
Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
For experimental / research use only. |
3-(Methylthio)-1-propanol
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Shanghai Vigen Fine Chemical |
Methionol
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Sigma-Aldrich |
3-(Methylthio)-1-propanol, ≥98%, FG
Odor: earthy; alliaceous (onion, garlic); vegetable; meaty |
Certified Food Grade Products |
Soda Aromatic |
Methionol
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Soda Aromatic |
Methionol
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Sunaux International |
3-Methylthio-1-propanol
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Synerzine |
3-(Methylthio) Propanol
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Taytonn ASCC |
3-(Methylthio)propanol
Odor: Meaty, Sweet, Vegetable |
TCI AMERICA |
For experimental / research use only. |
Methionol >99.0%(GC)
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Tengzhou Jitian Aroma Chemiclal |
3-Methylthio propanol
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Tengzhou Xiang Yuan Aroma Chemicals |
Methylthio-1-propanol
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Tianjin Danjun International |
3-(Methylthio)propanol
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United International |
3-Methylthio Propanol Nat.
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United International |
3-Methylthio Propanol
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WholeChem |
3-Methylthio propanol
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Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View |
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | Xi - Irritant |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
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Hazards identification |
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Classification of the substance or mixture |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
None found. |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | |
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Hazard statement(s) |
None found. |
Precautionary statement(s) |
None found. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Dermal Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
Category: | flavoring agents |
Recommendation for methionol usage levels up to: | | not for fragrance use.
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Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 2.80 (μg/capita/day) |
Structure Class: | I |
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). |
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library |
publication number: 7. Update in publication number(s): 29 |
Click here to view publication 7 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | 0.10000 | 0.10000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.05000 | 0.05000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | 0.30000 | 2.00000 |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 |
condiments / relishes: | - | - |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | - | - |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | - | - |
fruit ices: | - | - |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | - | - |
hard candy: | 0.10000 | 0.10000 |
imitation dairy: | - | - |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - |
jams / jellies: | - | - |
meat products: | - | - |
milk products: | - | - |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - |
snack foods: | - | - |
soft candy: | - | - |
soups: | - | - |
sugar substitutes: | - | - |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
Safety References:
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA): | Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 8 (FGE.08)[1]: Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical group 20 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 1 (FGE.08Rev1): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 3 (FGE.08Rev3): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 08, Revision 4 (FGE.08Rev4): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic mono- and di-thiols and mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups (chemical group 20) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 505-10-2 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 10448 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WGK Germany: | 3 |
| 3-methylsulfanylpropan-1-ol |
Chemidplus: | 0000505102 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
3- | hydroxypropyl methyl sulfide | gamma- | hydroxypropyl methyl sulfide | 3- | methiol-1-propanol | | methionol (3 methyl thio-propanol) | | methionol natural | | methyl 3-hydroxypropyl sulfide | | methyl 3-hydroxypropylsulfide | 3- | methyl mercapto-1-propanol | ( | methyl mercapto) propyl alcohol | gamma- | methyl mercaptopropyl sulfide | 3- | methyl thio-1-propanol | 3-( | methyl thio) propanol | 3-( | methyl thio) propyl alcohol | 3-( | methyl thio)-1-propanol | 3- | methyl thiopropanol | 3- | methyl thiopropyl alcohol | 3- | methylmercapto-1-propanol | 3-( | methylmercapto)propan-1-ol | ( | methylmercapto)propyl alcohol | 3-( | methylsulfanyl)propan-1-ol | 3- | methylsulfanylpropan-1-ol | 3- | methylthio propanol | 3- | methylthio-1-propanol | 3-( | methylthio) propanol | 3-( | methylthio)-1-propanol | 3-( | methylthio)propan-1-ol | 3-( | methylthio)propanol | 3-( | methylthio)propanol (methionol) | 3-( | methylthio)propyl alcohol | 3- | methylthiopropan-1-ol | 3- | methylthiopropanol | | methylthiopropanol (methionol) | | propanol, 3-(methylthio)- | 1- | propanol, 3-(methylthio)- |
Articles:
PubMed: | Synthesis and evaluation of odour-active methionyl esters of fatty acids via esterification and transesterification of butter oil. |
PubMed: | Metabolism of L-methionine linked to the biosynthesis of volatile organic sulfur-containing compounds during the submerged fermentation of Tuber melanosporum. |
PubMed: | Characterization of volatile components in makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine, with or without pasteurization, during storage. |
PubMed: | A four-component synthetic attractant for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) isolated from fermented bait headspace. |
PubMed: | Identification and field evaluation of fermentation volatiles from wine and vinegar that mediate attraction of spotted wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. |
PubMed: | Pichia fermentans dimorphic changes depend on the nitrogen source. |
PubMed: | Volatile sulphur compounds and pathways of L-methionine catabolism in Williopsis yeasts. |
PubMed: | Model aging and oxidation effects on varietal, fermentative, and sulfur compounds in a dry botrytized red wine. |
PubMed: | Variation of some fermentative sulfur compounds in Italian "millesime" classic sparkling wines during aging and storage on lees. |
PubMed: | Production of flavour-active methionol from methionine metabolism by yeasts in coconut cream. |
PubMed: | Effects of elevated CO2 on grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.): volatile composition, phenolic content, and in vitro antioxidant activity of red wine. |
PubMed: | Purification of an alcohol dehydrogenase involved in the conversion of methional to methionol in Oenococcus oeni IOEB 8406. |
PubMed: | Production of fermentation aroma compounds by Saccharomyces cerevisiae wine yeasts: effects of yeast assimilable nitrogen on two model strains. |
PubMed: | Production of the aroma chemicals 3-(methylthio)-1-propanol and 3-(methylthio)-propylacetate with yeasts. |
PubMed: | Heavy sulphur compounds, higher alcohols and esters production profile of Hanseniaspora uvarum and Hanseniaspora guilliermondii grown as pure and mixed cultures in grape must. |
PubMed: | Pathways that produce volatile sulphur compounds from methionine in Oenococcus oeni. |
PubMed: | Aging effects and grape variety dependence on the content of sulfur volatiles in wine. |
PubMed: | Comparison of volatile sulphur compound production by cheese-ripening yeasts from methionine and methionine-cysteine mixtures. |
PubMed: | Methionine catabolism in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. |
PubMed: | Changes in the concentration of yeast-derived volatile compounds of red wine during malolactic fermentation with four commercial starter cultures of Oenococcus oeni. |
PubMed: | Production of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by yeasts isolated from the ascocarps of black (Tuber melanosporum Vitt.) and white (Tuber magnatum Pico) truffles. |
PubMed: | Alcohols, esters and heavy sulphur compounds production by pure and mixed cultures of apiculate wine yeasts. |
PubMed: | Sensitive quantification of sulfur compounds in wine by headspace solid-phase microextraction technique. |
PubMed: | Production of volatile organic sulfur compounds (VOSCs) by basidiomycetous yeasts. |
PubMed: | Composition and aroma compounds of Ragusano cheese: native pasture and total mixed rations. |
PubMed: | Changes in volatile compounds and aromatic series in sherry wine with high gluconic acid levels subjected to aging by submerged flor yeast cultures. |
PubMed: | Prediction of aged red wine aroma properties from aroma chemical composition. Partial least squares regression models. |
PubMed: | Influence of some technological parameters on the formation of dimethyl sulfide, 2-mercaptoethanol, methionol, and dimethyl sulfone in port wines. |
PubMed: | Relationship between varietal amino acid profile of grapes and wine aromatic composition. Experiments with model solutions and chemometric study. |
PubMed: | Clues about the role of methional as character impact odorant of some oxidized wines. |
PubMed: | Further studies of the action of methionyl adenylate on chick embryo fibroblasts. |
PubMed: | [Biosynthesis of aroma compounds by microorganisms II. Formation of sulphur containing flavour substances from methionine by Saccharomyces cerevisiae (author's transl)]. |
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