Methanethiol (methyl mercaptan) is the most volatile compound in fresh coffee and is also the compound added to natural gas to make gas leaks detectable by smell.

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metan tile is the compound that is added to natural gas for us to be able to smell it

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DEBUNKING 6 MOST COMMON COFFEE MYTHS: Feat. Chemist Dr. Samo SmrkeLance Hedrick
Created: 8/13/2026, 9:53:38 AM

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