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W400408

Sigma-Aldrich

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
FEMA Number:
4004
Beilstein:
1731081
EC Number:
226-090-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002908
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901969
Flavis number:
12.179
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

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

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Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

158.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

70 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

W400408-BULK:
W400408-SAMPLE:
W400408-100G:4548173980966
W400408-5KG:
W400408-1KG:4548173980973
W400408-VAR:

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Lot/Batch Number
STBH0213
STBG7849
STBG3090V
S71174V
S71174

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