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ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE

Synonym(s):(Methylthio)acetic acid ethyl ester;Ethyl α-(methylthio)acetate

  • CAS NO.:4455-13-4
  • Empirical Formula: C5H10O2S
  • Molecular Weight: 134.2
  • MDL number: MFCD00009182
  • EINECS: 224-700-2
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-07-15 16:45:23
ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE Structural

What is ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid

Chemical properties

Ethyl-2-(methylthio)acetate has a fruity odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in melon, apple, pineapple, durian, yellow passion fruit and kiwifruit.

The Uses of ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE

Ethyl (methylthio)acetate is used as an internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines. Further, it is used as food flavors.

The Uses of ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE

Ethyl (methylthio)acetate was used as internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines.

Definition

ChEBI: Ethyl 2-(methylthio)acetate is a carboxylic ester.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 250 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, ethereal, rummy with a fruity sulfureous note, slightly vegetative cauliflower with a garlic nuance.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 1 to 2 ppm: sweet, fruity melon with an uplifting rummy undertone.

General Description

Natural occurrence: Apple and melon.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1-2 ppm

Properties of ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE

Boiling point: 70-72 °C/25 mmHg (lit.)
Density  1.043 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.459(lit.)
FEMA  3835 | ETHYL 2-(METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
Flash point: 139 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
form  clear liquid
color  colorless
Odor at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfurous green fruity tropical
Water Solubility  Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive
JECFA Number 475
BRN  1744999
CAS DataBase Reference 4455-13-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H226:Flammable liquids
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE

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