4-(Methylthio)butan-2-one

Ref. 3D-FM35557

Product Information

• Name: 4-(Methylthio)butan-2-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-(Methylthio)butan-2-one is a synthetic compound that is biosynthesized by the demethylation of α-pinene. This compound has hydroxyl group, which makes it capable of forming halides with other compounds. It also has an organoleptic property, as it smells like pine needles when mixed with air. The compound has a chemical composition of C5H11OS and can be found in wild-type strains and mutant strains. 4-(Methylthio)butan-2-one is used for the synthesis of isovaleric acid, which is a fatty acid that plays a role in the production of cheese flavors and smells like sweaty socks.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 118.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₀OS
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10OS/c1-5(6)3-4-7-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=DRGHCRKOWMAZAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CSCCC(C)=O