Fishy Aroma Compound

Scientific Name: Propylene Glycol Glutamate Ester

English Name: Propylene Glycol Glutamate Ester

Aliases: Fishy odor agent, fishy raw material, fishy material, fish flavor spice, fish flavor essence, fishy aroma compound

Structure: Propylene glycol and glutamic acid are connected via an ester bond to form propylene glycol glutamate ester.

Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2 Molecular Weight: 89.1

I. Basic Properties

Fishy aroma compound is a colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid; it exhibits an attractive, fresh seafood aroma, with a prominent fishy scent in a 1% aqueous solution and a rich overall aroma. Boiling point 118-119°C, flash point: none, autoignition temperature approximately 421°C, relative density (20°C) 1.087, freezing point -45°C. Soluble in ethanol, methanol, and water, slightly soluble in oils.

II. Development Trends (Feed Industry)

Propylene glycol glutamate ester is a new fishy-smelling material recently developed by our company. It is a compound combining glucose and glutamic acid with potential application value. As a functional food ingredient, it can be used to enhance nutritional value and flavor. With increasing consumer demand for healthy foods, its application in the food industry is expected to expand. As a drug carrier, it can improve drug solubility and bioavailability. In the cosmetics industry, it can be used to develop anti-aging additives. In the feed industry, it can be applied in research on feed sterilization, flavoring, and appetite stimulation.

III. Uses

1. In the pharmaceutical and biochemical fields, used as a drug carrier or antioxidant. Also used in food processing and quality control.

2. Used in the production of plant growth promoters and compound fertilizers.

3. Used as a preservative in the production of liquid fertilizers.

4. Used in biochemical research, with potential applications in biosensors, drug development and metabolism research, food industry, and pharmaceutical fields.

5. Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

IV. Toxicity

Taste: spicy and irritating; gas has a fishy odor and should not be inhaled. Edible toxicity has not been tested yet; main components are glucose and glutamic acid, which are non-toxic.

V. Production Method

Synthesized from glucose and glutamic acid.

VI. Quality Indicators

VII. Packaging and Storage

Liquid is packaged in plastic drums, with net weights of 200Kg and 25Kg per drum. Store in a cool warehouse, protected from direct sunlight.