Methyl-beta-methylthiopropionate
IUPAC 名称
methyl 3-(methylsulfanyl)propanoate
描述
Methyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate, also known as 3-methylsulfanyl-propionic acid methyl ester or methyl beta -methylmercaptopropionate, is a member of the class of compounds known as methyl esters. Methyl esters are organic compounds containing a carboxyl group that is esterified with a methyl group. They have the general structure RC(=O)OR', where R=H or organyl group and R'=methyl group. Methyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate is soluble (in water) and an extremely weak basic (essentially neutral) compound (based on its pKa). Methyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate is a sweet, garlic, and onion tasting compound found in alcoholic beverages and fruits, which makes methyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Methyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans.
InChI标识符
InChI=1S/C5H10O2S/c1-7-5(6)3-4-8-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
键
DMMJVMYCBULSIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N