We report the synthesis and odor evaluation of sulfur-containing esters derived from 4-ethyloctanoic
acid. The structures of five new flavor compounds were characterized by MS, 1H-NMR, 13CNMR
and IR, and odor evaluation indicated they all have meaty odors. This research will be helpful to
develop new flavor compounds based on organic acid and sulfur-containing alcohols (or mercaptans).