trime
Trime, also known as methanethiol, is an organosulfur compound with the chemical formula CH3SH. It is a colorless gas with a very strong, unpleasant odor, often described as resembling rotten cabbage. Trime is a naturally occurring substance and is produced by the decomposition of organic matter. It is also a byproduct of certain industrial processes, such as the Kraft process for pulping wood and the processing of natural gas.
The odor of trime is detectable at very low concentrations, making it useful as an odorant for
In biological systems, trime is produced by bacteria in the digestive tract and is also found in