W274711

Methional

natural, ≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): 3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde, 3-(Methylthio)propanal, 3-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde, Methional, NSC 15874
• Linear Formula: CH₃SCH₂CH₂CHO
• CAS Number: 3268-49-3
• Molecular Weight: 104.17
• FEMA Number: 2747
• Beilstein: 1739289
• EC Number: 221-882-5
• MDL number: MFCD00007022
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830528
• Flavis number: 12.001
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Kosher; natural
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor density: >1 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 760 mmHg ( 165 °C)
• Assay: ≥98%
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• 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
• greener alternative category: Aligned,
• Organoleptic: creamy; earthy; vegetable; potato; tomato
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CSCCC=O
• InChI: 1S/C4H8OS/c1-6-4-2-3-5/h3H,2,4H2,1H3
• InChI key: CLUWOWRTHNNBBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Natural occurence: Asparagus, baked potato, beer, cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, tomato and pumpkin

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

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Application

The nature of this compound will complement many savory flavors, including cooked vegetables like potato, muchroom, tomato, sauerkraut, asparagus, and onion; chicken, pork, bacon, fish, beef, stew, broth, and gravy; soy sauce; and some aged cheeses, especially cheddar. At very low levels, it will add an appetizing, cooked quality to fruits like apples, pineapple, and pear.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1%

Taste at 0.5-1ppm

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 + H332,H311,H315,H317,H318,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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 Code: 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