METHIONYL BUTYRATE, NATURAL
FEMA: 4160
CAS: 16630-60-7
PRODUCT CODE: NM3050
Odour profile: Fruity, Pineapple, Mushroom, Cheesy
Flavours: Fruity, Pineapple, Mushroom, Cheesy
Methionyl butyrate, also known as 3-(methylthio)propyl butyrate, is a sulphur-containing ester with fruity pineapple, mushroom and cheesy nuances. Riverside Aromatics supplies this specialty as an EU Natural flavour ingredient.
Flavour character and applications
Evaluate its pineapple and fruity facets in tropical fruit flavour development, or explore the mushroom and cheesy nuances in savoury compositions. The combination makes it particularly interesting when a fruity top note needs extra complexity. Its balance should be assessed in the complete flavour and intended food matrix.
A note from flavour chemistry
The NIST Chemistry WebBook identifies this molecule as 3-(methylthio)propyl butanoate. The name captures two parts of its chemistry: a butyrate ester group and a methylthio group. Its fruity profile illustrates the breadth of character available from sulphur-containing flavour ingredients.
NIST molecular identity reference. This reference concerns the molecule or its chemistry; it does not describe the origin or manufacturing method of the supplied grade.
Grade selection and technical information
Riverside Aromatics supplies Methionyl Butyrate, Natural, under product code NM3050. Review the specification and SDS for the supplied material and contact our team for documentation relevant to your application.
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