| Identification | More | [Name]
2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL | [CAS]
5271-38-5 | [Synonyms]
2-HYDROXYETHYL METHYL SULFIDE
2-(METHYLMERCAPTO)ETHANOL
2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL
BETA-HYDROXYETHYL METHYL SULFIDE
B-HYDROXYETHYL METHYL SULFIDE
FEMA 4004
1-Hydroxy-2-(methylthio)-ethane
2-(Methylsulfanyl)ethanol
2-(methylthio)-ethano
2-Hydroxyethylmethylsulphide
2-MethyIthioethanol
beta-(Methylthio)ethanol
beta-Methylmercaptoethanol
Ethanol,2-(methylthio)-
Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide
Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide
S-Methylmercaptoethanol
2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHANOL 99+%
2-(Methylmercapto)ethanol, 2-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide
2-(Methylsulfanyl)ethan-1-ol | [EINECS(EC#)]
226-090-3 | [Molecular Formula]
C3H8OS | [MDL Number]
MFCD00002908 | [Molecular Weight]
92.16 | [MOL File]
5271-38-5.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID | [Boiling point ]
169-171 °C(lit.)
| [density ]
1.06 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [FEMA ]
4004 | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.4930(lit.)
| [Fp ]
158 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Store below +30°C. | [form ]
Liquid | [pka]
14.36±0.10(Predicted) | [color ]
Clear colorless | [Specific Gravity]
1.060 | [Odor]
at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous meaty | [Odor Type]
meaty | [Water Solubility ]
Not miscible in water. | [JECFA Number]
1297 | [BRN ]
1731081 | [LogP]
0.09 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
5271-38-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Risk Statements ]
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed . | [Safety Statements ]
S23:Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [RIDADR ]
2810 | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [F ]
13 | [HazardClass ]
6.1 | [PackingGroup ]
III | [HS Code ]
29309090 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
2-(Methylthio)ethanol has a powerful, meat-like aroma. | [Chemical Properties]
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID | [Occurrence]
Reportedly present in melon, tomato, durian (Durio zibethinus) and shrimp (cooked, roasted) | [Uses]
2-(Methylthio)ethanol is used as an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs. | [Definition]
ChEBI: A primary alcohol that is the S-methyl derivative of mercaptoethanol. It is found as a volatile component in Cucumis melo Var. cantalupensis. | [Aroma threshold values]
Detection at 0.12 ppm (water) | [General Description]
The transient absorption spectrum formed on reaction of H atoms and OH radicals with an aqueous solution of 2-(methylthio)ethanol was studied. |
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