4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberH31693.06
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS19872-52-7
IUPAC Name4-methyl-4-sulfanylpentan-2-one
Molecular FormulaC6H12OS
InChI KeyQRNZMFDCKKEPSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(=O)CC(C)(C)S
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Refractive Index1.4600-1.4640 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone is one of the most strongly contributing odorants in the volatile fraction of a Japanese green tea (sen-cha) infusion, and on the basis of the results of an aroma extract dilution analysis. 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone in the grapefruit/sulfury group was found in reconstituted concentrate after thermal concentration.

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Applications
4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone is one of the most strongly contributing odorants in the volatile fraction of a Japanese green tea (sen-cha) infusion, and on the basis of the results of an aroma extract dilution analysis. 4-mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone in the grapefruit/sulfury group was found in reconstituted concentrate after thermal concentration.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Air Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Kenji Kumazawa,; Kikue Kubota,; Hideki Masuda. Influence of Manufacturing Conditions and Crop Season on the Formation of 4-Mercapto-4-methyl-2-pentanone in Japanese Green Tea (Sen-cha) . J. Agric. Food Chem. 2005, 53 (13), 5390-5396.
  2. Jianming Lin,; Russell L. Rouseff,; Sandy Barros,; Michael Naim. Aroma Composition Changes in Early Season Grapefruit Juice Produced from Thermal Concentration. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2002, 50 (4),813-819.