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Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate

98%

Synonym(s):

Methyl 3-(methylmercapto)propionate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3SCH2CH2COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
134.20
Beilstein:
1745077
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.465 (lit.)

bp

74-75 °C/13 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.077 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester
thioether

SMILES string

COC(=O)CCSC

InChI

1S/C5H10O2S/c1-7-5(6)3-4-8-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

DMMJVMYCBULSIS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate is the major ester present in the flavour profile of juices made from fresh-cut pineapple fruits.

Application

Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate was used to prepare 3-methiolpropionate(MMPA) to study the demethylation of Dimethylsulfoniopropionate and MMPA to 3-mercaptopropionate by aerobic marine bacterium. Methyl 3-(methylthio)propionate was used to prepare 3-(Methylthio)propionic acid to examine the methionine catabolism by Lactococci by 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Gas Chromatography.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

161.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

72 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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