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W400408

2-(Methylthio)ethanol

≥99%

Synonym(s):

2-(Methylmercapto)ethanol, 2-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide

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Linear Formula:
CH3SCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
5271-38-5
Molecular Weight:
92.16
Flavis number:
12.179
PubChem Substance ID:
24901969
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
4004
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
226-090-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002908
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1731081
Organoleptic:
meaty; sulfurous
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300, 400

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

assay

≥99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4930 (lit.)

bp

169-171 °C (lit.)

density

1.06 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

meaty; sulfurous

SMILES string

CSCCO

InChI

1S/C3H8OS/c1-5-3-2-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

WBBPRCNXBQTYLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Disclaimer

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

158.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

70 °C - closed cup

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