First identification of O,S-diethyl Thiocarbonate in Indian Cress absolute and odor evaluation of its synthesized homologues by GC-sniffing

J Agric Food Chem. 2009 Mar 25;57(6):2503-7. doi: 10.1021/jf8035319.

Abstract

Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus L.) absolute was studied by GC-olfactometry (VIDEO-Sniff method) in order to identify odor-active aroma compounds. Because of its fruity-sulfury odor note, a compound that has never been identified in plant extracts before stood out: O,S-diethyl thiocarbonate, present at 0.1% (percentage of the total GC/FID area) in the extract. GCxGC-TOFMS allowed for a clean mass spectrum to be obtained, and isolation by preparative GC followed by NMR studies allowed its identification. Here, we report on the first detection of O,S-diethyl thiocarbonate in Indian cress absolute by GC-olfactometry/VIDEO-Sniff and on its isolation and identification. The synthesis and odor evaluation of its homologues are presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, Gas / methods*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Humans
  • Magnesium Hydroxide / analysis*
  • Magnesium Hydroxide / chemical synthesis
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Odorants / analysis*
  • Simethicone / analysis*
  • Simethicone / chemical synthesis
  • Smell
  • Tropaeolum / chemistry*

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Simethicone
  • Magnesium Hydroxide