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Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate

Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate structure

Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    13532-18-8

  • Formula:

    C5H10O2S

  • Chemical Name:

    Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate

  • Synonyms:

    Propanoic acid,3-(methylthio)-,methyl ester;Propionic acid,3-(methylthio)-,methyl ester;Methyl β-methylthiopropionate;Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate;2-Methoxycarbonylethyl methyl sulfide;Methyl 3-methylthiopropanoate;NSC 76415;Methyl 3-(methylsulfanyl)propanoate

  • Categories:

    Flavors and Fragrances  >  Synthetic Fragrances

Description

Methyl-3-methylthiopropionate has an extremely powerful, penetrating, sweet odor, onion-like at high concentrations and a sweet pineapple flavor at high dilutions. CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUIDMethyl 3-Methylthiopropionate is a faint yellow liquid with pineapple organoleptic properties, which belongs to the family of Thia Fatty Acids. It can be isolated from pineapple, melon, naranjila fruit and white wine or obtained by insertion of a sulfur atom at specific positions in the chain. It mostly serv


colourless to pale yellow liquid with onion-like odour


Methyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate is a carboxylic ester.

Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate Basic Attributes

134.2

134.20

1745077

236-883-6

28913SS9T9

76415

DTXSID0047402

29309070

Characteristics

51.6

1.04

Clear colorless Liquid

1.075 g/cm3 @ Temp: 20 °C

69 °C @ Press: 11 Torr

162 °F

n 20/D 1.465(lit.)

very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol

Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

0.735mmHg at 25°C

Safety Information

UN 3334

3

23-24/25

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

P264, P270, P301+P312, P330, P501

H302

|Warning|H302 (97.37%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]|P264, P270, P301+P312, P330, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 153 companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

By condensation of methyl acrylate and methyl mercaptan in the presence of sodium methoxide. It is formed by the reaction of sodium methylthio and methyl iodopropionate.

Uses

Used as food flavor


Air care products

Production

< 25,000 lb

Propanoic acid, 3-(methylthio)-, methyl ester: ACTIVE

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Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:134.20
XLogP3:0.7
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:3
Rotatable Bond Count:4
Exact Mass:134.04015073
Monoisotopic Mass:134.04015073
Topological Polar Surface Area:51.6
Heavy Atom Count:8
Complexity:72.8
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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