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Methyl thiobutyrate

greener alternative

natural, 98%, FG

Synonym(s):

S-Methyl thiobutanoate, S-Methyl thiobutyrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2COSCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
118.20
FEMA Number:
3310
Enzyme Commission number:
219-407-1
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
12.032

biological source

Saccharum officinarum (sugarcane)

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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refractive index

n20/D 1.461 (lit.)

bp

142-143 °C/757 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.966 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

organoleptic

cheese; musty; sulfurous

SMILES string

CCCC(=O)SC

InChI

1S/C5H10OS/c1-3-4-5(6)7-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

GRLJIIJNZJVMGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • Effect of volatile organic compounds from bacteria on nematodes.: Methyl thiobutyrate is identified as a bioactive volatile organic compound in bacterial interactions with nematodes, suggesting its potential use in biocontrol applications in agriculture (Xu et al., 2015).

  • Carboxylesterase activity, cDNA sequence, and gene expression in malathion susceptible and resistant strains of the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii.: This study explores the enzymatic interactions involving methyl thiobutyrate, providing insights into insecticide resistance mechanisms, which can inform the development of more effective pest management strategies (Pan et al., 2009).


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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

93.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

34 °C - closed cup


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