3-Mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol

CAS: 34300-94-2

Ref. 3D-FM35730

Product Information

• Name: 3-Mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol, also known as MMB, is an organic volatile compound that belongs to the group alkylthiols. It is a secondary metabolite and is a degradation product of felinine, a feline pheromone. Some studies suggest that due to similarities in odor, 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol and derivatives such as 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butyl-1-formate and 3-methyl-3-(methylsulfanyl)butan-1-ol have similar behaviours as felinine. These findings may provide useful and interesting information about signaling and communication related to reproduction and recognition in mammals.3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol can be also found in some alcoholic beverages and coffee products. It provides a meaty flavor and aroma, and it is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 120.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₂OS
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H12OS/c1-5(2,7)3-4-6/h6-7H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=GBCGIJAYTBMFHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(S)CCO