359440

Methyl (methylthio)acetate

98%

• Synonym(s): Methyl (methylmercapto)acetate, Methyl S-methylthioglycolate
• Linear Formula: CH₃SCH₂COOCH₃
• CAS Number: 16630-66-3
• Molecular Weight: 120.17
• Beilstein: 1902431
• EC Number: 240-683-4
• MDL number: MFCD00039809
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24862079
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.4650 (lit.)
• bp: 49-51 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.11 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: COC(=O)CSC
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O2S/c1-6-4(5)3-7-2/h3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: HZYCAKGEXXKCDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl (methylthio)acetate is a thioether ester and is considered of importance to the aroma profiles of Cucumis melo fruit. It is identified as new sulfur volatile in strawberry.

Application

Methyl (methylthio)acetate may be used in chemical synthesis.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 136.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 58 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves