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Methyl thiobutyrate

Synonym(s):S-Methyl thiobutanoate;S-Methyl thiobutyrate

  • CAS NO.:2432-51-1
  • Empirical Formula: C5H10OS
  • Molecular Weight: 118.2
  • MDL number: MFCD00009872
  • EINECS: 219-407-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-08-21 22:41:43
Methyl thiobutyrate Structural

What is Methyl thiobutyrate?

Description

Methyl thiobutyrate has a putrid, rancid, sour, pungent cabbage odor.

Chemical properties

CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID

Chemical properties

Methyl thiobutyrate has a putrid, rancid, sour, pungent, cabbage odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in melon, strawberry, cheeses, fish oil, hop oil and shrimp

Definition

ChEBI: S-Methyl butanethioate is a thiocarboxylic ester.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0% EtoH: sulfureous, egg and cheese notes, tomato, tropical fruit top notes

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: musty, sulfureous, limburger-type cheese top notes, metallic cheese body

General Description

The synthesis of short chain S-methyl thioesters (S-methyl thiobutyrate) has been investigated in Geotrichum candidum strain GcG.

Properties of Methyl thiobutyrate

Boiling point: 142-143 °C/757 mmHg (lit.)
Density  0.966 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.461(lit.)
FEMA  3310 | METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
Flash point: 94 °F
form  clear liquid
color  Colorless to Light yellow
Specific Gravity 0.966
Odor at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfury cheese putrid cabbage garlic
JECFA Number 484
BRN  1848987
CAS DataBase Reference 2432-51-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Butanethioic acid, S-methyl ester(2432-51-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Butanethioic acid, S-methyl ester (2432-51-1)

Safety information for Methyl thiobutyrate

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.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
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 Methyl thiobutyrate

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