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2-methyl-3-sulfanylbutan-1-ol
Molecular ID 6430892Formula C5H12OSMW 120.2230 food sources
Molecular structure
Sensory signature
How this molecule tastes and smells · gold is measured, dashed is a model estimate
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greenaroma · measuredmeatyaroma · measuredonionaroma · measuredsulfurousaroma · measured
Biochemical reactions
Metabolic reactions from curated biochemical databases · peer-reviewed
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S-(4-hydroxy-3-methylbutan-2-yl)-L-cysteine + H2O = 2-methyl-3-sulfanylbutan-1-ol + pyruvate + NH4(+)
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S-(4-hydroxy-3-methylbutan-2-yl)-L-cysteine = 2-methyl-3-sulfanylbutan-1-ol + 2-aminoprop-2-enoate
Foods containing this compound
Coffee, instant, regular, powder
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Coffee, instant, regular, powder, water added
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Coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder
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Coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder, water added
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Coffee, instant with chicory, powder
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Coffee, instant with chicory, powder, water added
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Coffee, instant, with sugar, mocha flavour, powder
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Coffee, instant, with sugar, cappucino flavour, powder
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Verified Data
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