METHYL 4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRATE Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

114-115°C 40mm

Density 

1,036 g/cm³

refractive index 

1.4660

FEMA 

3412 | METHYL 4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRATE

Flash point:

72°C

Odor

at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfury cabbage fruity pineapple cheese

Odor Type

sulfurous

JECFA Number

474

LogP

1.30

CAS DataBase Reference

53053-51-3

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

23-24/25

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METHYL 4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTYRATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Methy-4-(methythio)butyrate has a sweet, cheesy odor in dilute solution.

Occurrence

Reported found in pineapple.

Uses

Methyl 4-(methylthio)butanoate is one of the sulfur-containing constituents found in pineapple.

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl 4-(methylthio)butyrate is a fatty acid methyl ester.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 133 ppb

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