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2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL

Product Name
2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
CAS No.
5271-38-5
Chemical Name
2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
Synonyms
2-(METHYLMERCAPTO)ETHANOL;2-Hydroxyethylmethylsulphide;2-HYDROXYETHYL METHYL SULFIDE;FEMA 4004;2-MethyIthioethanol;2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL;2-(methylthio)-ethano;Ethanol,2-(methylthio)-;S-Methylmercaptoethanol;beta-(Methylthio)ethanol
CBNumber
CB1176478
Molecular Formula
C3H8OS
Formula Weight
92.16
MOL File
5271-38-5.mol
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2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL Property

Boiling point:
169-171 °C(lit.)
Density 
1.06 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.4930(lit.)
FEMA 
4004 | 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
Flash point:
158 °F
storage temp. 
Store below +30°C.
form 
Liquid
pka
14.36±0.10(Predicted)
Specific Gravity
1.060
color 
Clear colorless
Odor
at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous meaty
Odor Type
meaty
biological source
synthetic
Water Solubility 
Not miscible in water.
JECFA Number
1297
BRN 
1731081
LogP
0.09
CAS DataBase Reference
5271-38-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
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Safety

Risk Statements 
20/21/22
Safety Statements 
23-24/25-36/37/39
RIDADR 
2810
WGK Germany 
3
F 
13
HazardClass 
6.1
PackingGroup 
III
HS Code 
29309090
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements

H227Combustible liquid

H302Harmful if swallowed

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W400408
Product name
2-(Methylthio)ethanol
Purity
≥99%
Packaging
1 unit
Price
$74
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W400408
Product name
2-(Methylthio)ethanol
Purity
≥99%
Packaging
1 unit
Price
$74
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
226424
Product name
2-(Methylthio)ethanol
Purity
99%
Packaging
10g
Price
$48
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W400408
Product name
2-(Methylthio)ethanol
Purity
≥99%
Packaging
sample
Price
$71.8
Updated
2024/03/01
TCI Chemical
Product number
M0358
Product name
2-(Methylthio)ethanol
Purity
>98.0%(GC)
Packaging
25mL
Price
$58
Updated
2025/07/31
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2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID

Chemical Properties

2-(Methylthio)ethanol has a powerful, meat-like aroma.

Occurrence

Reportedly present in melon, tomato, durian (Durio zibethinus) and shrimp (cooked, roasted)

Uses

2-(Methylthio)ethanol is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.

Definition

ChEBI: A primary alcohol that is the S-methyl derivative of mercaptoethanol. It is found as a volatile component in Cucumis melo Var. cantalupensis.

Aroma threshold values

Detection at 0.12 ppm (water)

General Description

The transient absorption spectrum formed on reaction of H atoms and OH radicals with an aqueous solution of 2-(methylthio)ethanol was studied.

2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Sodium acetate Sodium thiomethoxide Ethanol 2-Chloroethanol 2-Methyl-2-thiopseudourea sulfate Sodium hydroxide

Preparation Products

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ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD
Product
2-METHYLTHIOETHANOL 5271-38-5
Price
US $2.20-8.80/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%min
Supply Ability
1000kg
Release date
2025-09-09
Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd
Product
2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL 5271-38-5
Price
US $10.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
20 ton
Release date
2024-12-03
JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD
Product
2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL 5271-38-5
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US $0.00-0.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
10ton
Release date
2024-07-16

5271-38-5, 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOLRelated Search:

Mercaptoacetic acid 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL = 2-HYDROXYETHYL METHYL SULFIDE = 2-(METHYLMERCAPTO)-ETHANOL Dimethylaminoethanol

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