Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propionate

CAS: 13327-56-5

Ref. 3D-FE35576

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propionate
• Synonyms: 3-(Methylthio)propanoic acid ethyl ester, 3-(Methylthio)propionic acid ethyl ester, 3-(Methylthio)propionic acid ethylester, Ethyl 3-(Methylsulfanyl)Propanoate, Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate, Ethyl 3-methylmercapto-propionate, Ethyl 3-methylmercaptopropionate, Ethyl 3-methylthio-1-propanoate, Ethyl 3-methylthiopropanoate, Ethyl beta-methylthiopropionate, Ethyl methyl mercaptopropionate, Ethyl β-methylthiopropionate, NSC 165650, Propanoic acid, 3-(methylthio)-, ethyl ester, Propionic acid, 3-(methylthio)-, ethyl ester

Description

Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propionate is an organic compound that is produced by microbial metabolism. It is used as a precursor in the chemical synthesis of other compounds, such as organic acids and aldehydes. It has been shown to be useful in the preparation of samples for metabolite profiling with solid phase microextraction. This compound is mainly used as an intermediate in food chemistry, with its most common use being as an additive to impart flavor and aroma. Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propionate can also be used as a photometric endpoint for analytical instruments.br>br>
Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propionate is a colorless liquid at room temperature that has a strong odor that some people find unpleasant. It tastes slightly acrid and sour, but not sweet or bitter.br>br>
Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propionate boils at 195°C and has a melting point of −6°C

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 148.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂S
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O2S/c1-3-8-6(7)4-5-9-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=YSNWHRKJEKWJNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CCSC