Methyl propyl trisulfide Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

220.4±23.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.107 g/mL at 25 °C

refractive index 

n20/D1.566

FEMA 

3308 | METHYL PROPYL TRISULFIDE

Flash point:

76℃

Odor

at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous onion garlic green metallic

Odor Type

sulfurous

JECFA Number

584

LogP

3.99

NIST Chemistry Reference

Methyl n-propyl trisulfide(17619-36-2)

EPA Substance Registry System

Trisulfide, methyl propyl (17619-36-2)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-52/53

Safety Statements 

26-61

WGK Germany 

3

Methyl propyl trisulfide Usage And Synthesis

Description

Methyl propyl trisulfide has a powerful, penetrating warm, herbaceous odor somewhat reminiscent of onion. May be prepared by an adaption of Westlake’s procedure.

Chemical Properties

Methyl propyl trisulfide has a powerful, penetrating, warm, herbaceous odor; somewhat reminiscent of onion

Occurrence

Reported found in cocoa, onion oil, onion, shallot, leek, chive, scallion, fried potato and cocoa

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl propyl trisulfide is an organic trisulfide.

Preparation

By an adaption of Westlake’s procedure.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 1 ppm: onion, garlic, fresh and metallic with a cheese nuance.

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