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W383503

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl (methylthio)acetate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

(Methylthio)acetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl α-(methylthio)acetate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3SCH2CO2C2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
134.20
FEMA Number:
3835
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
12.122
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG

Agency

meets requirements for JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Assay

≥98%

color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.459 (lit.)

bp

70-72 °C/25 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.043 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; tropical; fruity; sulfurous

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)CSC

InChI

1S/C5H10O2S/c1-3-7-5(6)4-8-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

MDIAKIHKBBNYHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Natural occurrence: Apple and melon.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%
Taste at 1-2 ppm

Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

138.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

59 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 30, 39-39 (2005)

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