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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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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