abstract |
Described is a 2-mercapto-2-methyl-pentan-1-ol compound, which is especially useful as fragrance or flavor compound. For the production of 2-mercapto-2-methyl-pentan-1-ol, 2,3-epithio-2-methyl-pentan-1-ol can be reduced. The described compound can provide foodstuffs an interesting, gustatory and fragrant note. |