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prenylthiol

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Also known as 3-Methyl-2-butene-1-thiol

10.1021/jf060669a Prenylthiol or 3-methyl-2-butene-1-thiol is an organosulfur compound with the formula . It is a derivative of prenyl alcohol and hydrogen sulfide.

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102.05
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chemical formula
C₅H₁₀S
canonical SMILES
CC(=CCS)C
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3-Methyl-2-butene-1-thiol
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10.1021/jf060669a Prenylthiol or 3-methyl-2-butene-1-thiol is an organosulfur compound with the formula . It is a derivative of prenyl alcohol and hydrogen sulfide.

==Occurrence== Prenylthiol is a fairly common components of roasted or cooked foods such as beer, including lightstruck or "skunky" beer. Some roasted coffee also owes it aroma to this thiol. The "skunk-like" aroma of burnt cannabis is attributed to prenylthiol.

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