W331015

Methyl thiobutyrate

natural, 98%, FG

• Synonym(s): S-Methyl thiobutanoate, S-Methyl thiobutyrate
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂COSCH₃
• CAS Number: 2432-51-1
• Molecular Weight: 118.20
• FEMA Number: 3310
• Enzyme Commission number: 219-407-1
• EC Number: 219-407-1
• MDL number: MFCD00009872
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830595
• Flavis number: 12.032
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: Saccharum officinarum (sugarcane)
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: 98%
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• refractive index: n20/D 1.461 (lit.)
• bp: 142-143 °C/757 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.966 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• Organoleptic: cheese; musty; sulfurous
• SMILES string: CCCC(=O)SC
• InChI: 1S/C5H10OS/c1-3-4-5(6)7-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: GRLJIIJNZJVMGP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Effect of volatile organic compounds from bacteria on nematodes.: Methyl thiobutyrate is identified as a bioactive volatile organic compound in bacterial interactions with nematodes, suggesting its potential use in biocontrol applications in agriculture (Xu et al., 2015).


• Carboxylesterase activity, cDNA sequence, and gene expression in malathion susceptible and resistant strains of the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii.: This study explores the enzymatic interactions involving methyl thiobutyrate, providing insights into insecticide resistance mechanisms, which can inform the development of more effective pest management strategies (Pan et al., 2009).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 93.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 34 °C - closed cup