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methional

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Methional, also known as 3-(methylthio)propanal, is a sulfur-containing compound with a strong, pungent odor. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in water, ethanol, and diethyl ether. Methional is naturally present in some foods, such as onions, garlic, and coffee. It is also produced as a by-product of the degradation of certain amino acids, such as methionine. Methional is a potent odorant and can be detected at very low concentrations. It is used in flavorings and fragrances, and is also used as a marker for food spoilage. Methional is believed to be responsible for the characteristic flavor of cooked meat. It is also associated with the off-flavor of some dairy products. Methional is a reactive compound and can form adducts with proteins and other molecules. It is also a precursor to other sulfur-containing compounds, such as methionine sulfoxide. Research on methional focuses on its role in food chemistry, its sensory properties, and its potential health effects.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID18635
CHEMBL ID333298
CHEBI ID49017
SCHEMBL ID40685
MeSH IDM0052199

Synonyms (88)

Synonym
einecs 221-882-5
un2785
4-thiapentanal [un2785] [poison]
3-methylmercaptopropyl aldehyde
beta-(methylmercapto)propionaldehyde
fema no. 2747
methional (natural)
beta-(methylthio)propionaldehyde
brn 1739289
nsc 15874
methylmercaptopropionic aldehyde
c4h8os
ai3-36656
methylmercaptopropionaldehyde
methional
3-(methylthio)propionaldehyde
3-(methylmercapto)propionaldehyde
3268-49-3
propanal, 3-(methylthio)-
propionaldehyde, 3-(methylthio)-
nsc-15874
.beta.-(methylmercapto)propionaldehyde
nsc15874
.beta.-(methylthio)propionaldehyde
3-(methylthio)propanal
inchi=1/c4h8os/c1-6-4-2-3-5/h3h,2,4h2,1h
NCGC00091800-01
3-methylsulfanylpropanal
4-thiapentanal
3-methylthiopropanal
CHEBI:49017 ,
3-(methylsulfanyl)propanal
methional, >=97%, fg
3-methylthiopropional
3-methylmercapto-propionaldehyde
3-methylthio-propionaldehyde
3-methylsulfanyl-propanal
3-[methylthio]propionaldehyde
CHEMBL333298
3-methylsulfanyl-propionaldehyde
M0951
AKOS000119355
NCGC00091800-02
unii-0aao8v0f1r
4-thiapentanal [un2785] [poison]
ccris 8434
ec 221-882-5
0aao8v0f1r ,
hsdb 8499
cas-3268-49-3
dtxcid507528
dtxsid9027528 ,
tox21_303157
NCGC00257223-01
NCGC00259527-01
tox21_201978
FT-0672242
SCHEMBL40685
3-methylthiopropionaldehyde [fcc]
3-(methylthio) propionaldehyde [fhfi]
3-methylthiopropionaldehyde
3-methylsulphanylpropionaldehyde
3-(methylthio)propan-1-one
3-(methythio)propionaldehyde
3-methylthio-1-propanal
3-(methylthio)-propanal
3-(methylsulfanyl)propanal #
3-(methythio)-propanal
un 2785
Q-100401
mfcd00007022
3-(methylthio)propionaldehyde, analytical reference material
methional, natural, 98%, fg
fema 2747
3-(methylthio)-propionaldehyde
3-(methylthio)propanal (methional)
beta -(methylmercapto)propionaldehyde
3-(methylthio)propionaldehyde, 8ci
3-(methylthiol)propanal
3-(methylthio)-1-propanal
methylmercaptoaldehyde
3-(methylthio)propionaldehyde (methional)
beta -(methylthio)propionaldehyde
3-(methylthio)propanaldehyde
Q2191936
MS-20669
EN300-20267
3-(methylmercapto)propionaldehyde, 3-(methylthio)propanal

Research Excerpts

Overview

Methional is a potent inducer of apoptosis in an interleukin 3-dependent murine lymphoid cell line. It is a more effective scavenger than t-butanol and dimethyl sulfoxide, two compounds which are more miscible with water than methional.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Methional is a potent inducer of apoptosis in an interleukin 3-dependent murine lymphoid cell line BAF3 b0 when it is added to the culture medium. "( Altered methional homoeostasis is associated with decreased apoptosis in BAF3 bcl2 murine lymphoid cells.
Chantegrel, B; Chantepie, J; Deshayes, C; Doutheau, A; Marvel, J; Michal, Y; Quash, G; Roch, AM, 1996
)
2.17
"Methional is a more effective scavenger than t-butanol and dimethyl sulfoxide, two compounds which are more miscible with water than methional."( Role of hydroxyl radical scavengers dimethyl sulfoxide, alcohols and methional in the inhibition of prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Cornwell, DG; Geer, JC; Heikkila, RE; Panganamala, RV; Sharma, HM, 1976
)
1.21
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
prostaglandin antagonistA compound that inhibits the action of prostaglandins.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
aliphatic sulfide
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (2)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
L-methionine degradation III811
methionine degradation III1210

Protein Targets (9)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Chain A, TYROSYL-DNA PHOSPHODIESTERASEHomo sapiens (human)Potency19.95260.004023.8416100.0000AID485290
GLI family zinc finger 3Homo sapiens (human)Potency46.19780.000714.592883.7951AID1259369
AR proteinHomo sapiens (human)Potency1.94940.000221.22318,912.5098AID743036
progesterone receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency4.85580.000417.946075.1148AID1346795
retinoic acid nuclear receptor alpha variant 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency54.83220.003041.611522,387.1992AID1159553; AID1159555
retinoid X nuclear receptor alphaHomo sapiens (human)Potency54.94100.000817.505159.3239AID1159527
pregnane X nuclear receptorHomo sapiens (human)Potency62.63870.005428.02631,258.9301AID1346982; AID720659
thyroid hormone receptor beta isoform aHomo sapiens (human)Potency44.66840.010039.53711,122.0200AID588545
heat shock protein beta-1Homo sapiens (human)Potency54.94100.042027.378961.6448AID743210
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID222181Ability to inhibit Escherichia coli methionyl-tRNA synthetase was determined at a concentration of 270 uM1998Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Dec-15, Volume: 8, Issue:24
Methionine analogues as inhibitors of methionyl-tRNA synthetase.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (57)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199013 (22.81)18.7374
1990's6 (10.53)18.2507
2000's22 (38.60)29.6817
2010's11 (19.30)24.3611
2020's5 (8.77)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 40.00

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index40.00 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.09 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.62 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index55.32 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (40.00)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (1.72%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other57 (98.28%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]