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ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE

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ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE Basic information

Product Name:
ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
Synonyms:
  • FEMA 3835
  • ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
  • (Methylthio)acetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl α-(methylthio)acetate
  • ETHYL ALPHA-(METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
  • ETHYL 2-(METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
  • METHYLTHIOACETIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
  • Ethyl(methylthio)acetate,98%
  • (Methylmercapto)-essigsαure-ethylester
CAS:
4455-13-4
MF:
C5H10O2S
MW:
134.2
EINECS:
224-700-2
Product Categories:
  • C2 to C5
  • Carbonyl Compounds
  • Esters
Mol File:
4455-13-4.mol
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ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE Chemical Properties

Boiling point:
70-72 °C/25 mmHg (lit.)
Density 
1.043 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.459(lit.)
FEMA 
3835 | ETHYL 2-(METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
Flash point:
139 °F
storage temp. 
2-8°C
form 
clear liquid
color 
colorless
Odor
at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfurous green fruity tropical
Odor Type
fruity
Water Solubility 
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Sensitive 
Moisture Sensitive
JECFA Number
475
BRN 
1744999
LogP
1.35
CAS DataBase Reference
4455-13-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36
RIDADR 
UN 3272 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 
3
HazardClass 
3
PackingGroup 
III
HS Code 
29309090

MSDS

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ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid

Chemical Properties

Ethyl-2-(methylthio)acetate has a fruity odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in melon, apple, pineapple, durian, yellow passion fruit and kiwifruit.

Uses

Ethyl (methylthio)acetate is used as an internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines. Further, it is used as food flavors.

Uses

Ethyl (methylthio)acetate was used as internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines.

Definition

ChEBI: Ethyl 2-(methylthio)acetate is a carboxylic ester.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 250 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, ethereal, rummy with a fruity sulfureous note, slightly vegetative cauliflower with a garlic nuance.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 1 to 2 ppm: sweet, fruity melon with an uplifting rummy undertone.

General Description

Natural occurrence: Apple and melon.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1-2 ppm

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