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W331007

Methyl thiobutyrate

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

S-Methyl thiobutanoate, S-Methyl thiobutyrate

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2COSCH3
CAS Number:
2432-51-1
Molecular Weight:
118.20
FEMA Number:
3310
Council of Europe no.:
2328
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901630
Flavis number:
12.032
EC Number:
219-407-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009872
Organoleptic:
cheese; musty; sulfurous
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

assay

≥97%

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

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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  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, methyl thiobutyrate, CAS Registry Number 2432-51-1.: This study reviews the safety of methyl thiobutyrate as a fragrance ingredient, evaluating its toxicity and potential effects in various applications (Api et al., 2020).

  • Carboxylesterase activity, cDNA sequence, and gene expression in malathion susceptible and resistant strains of the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii.: The study examines the role of carboxylesterases in pesticide resistance, with methyl thiobutyrate used to characterize enzyme activity (Pan et al., 2009).

  • Odorant and pheromone binding by aphrodisin, a hamster aphrodisiac protein.: Research on aphrodisin′s binding properties includes the evaluation of methyl thiobutyrate as a potential ligand, contributing to the understanding of pheromone signaling mechanisms (Briand et al., 2000).

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GHS02,GHS07

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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

WGK 3

flash_point_f

93.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

34 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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SHBT6454
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SHBS8653
SHBS1893
SHBP9104

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A G Singer et al.
Physiology & behavior, 30(1), 139-143 (1983-01-01)
A volatile sulfur-containing compound that is characteristic of estrous (Day 1) hamster vaginal discharge has been identified as methyl thiolbutyrate (MTB). From numerous measurements of MTB concentration on each day of the estrous cycle, it is clear that this compound

Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W331007-1KG-K04061837820298
W331007-5KG-K04061837820304
W331007-SAMPLE-K04061837820311
W331007-100G-K04061837820281

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