3-methyl-2-butanethiol Cas 2084-18-6

Description

3-Methyl-2-Butanethiol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H12S. It is a clear liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor resembling that of skunk spray. This thiol compound belongs to the family of mercaptans, which are characterized by the presence of a sulfhydryl (-SH) functional group.

Due to its potent and pungent odor, 3-Methyl-2-Butanethiol is primarily used in the fragrance and flavor industry to impart skunky or sulfurous notes to certain products, such as cheese, beer, and various food flavorings. It is particularly employed in these applications to recreate specific flavors or aromas.

Beyond its uses in the fragrance and flavor industry, 3-Methyl-2-Butanethiol also finds applications in chemical synthesis, where it can serve as a building block or reagent in various organic reactions.

However, it is essential to handle this compound with caution due to its strong odor and potential hazards associated with its use. Proper safety measures should be taken during its handling and storage.

Features

❶ Strong and distinctive odor: it is widely used as a flavoring and aroma compound in the food industry due to its strong and pungent smell.

❷ Low odor threshold: It has a low odor threshold, meaning that it can be detected at very low concentrations.

❸ Low toxicity: it is considered a safe compound with low toxicity levels, making it suitable for use in various applications.

❹ High stability: it is a stable compound that can withstand high temperatures and pressures, making it useful in various industrial processes.

❺ Versatile: it can be used in a wide range of applications, including food flavoring, fragrance manufacturing, and chemical synthesis.

Applications

As a flavor and aroma compound in the food and beverage industry, such as in cheeses, wines, and savory snacks.

As a key ingredient in sulfur-containing compounds used to produce organosulfur compounds, which have a wide range of industrial applications, including as additives for lubricants and gasoline.

As a reagent in organic synthesis for the preparation of thioesters, thioethers, and thioacids.

As a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and colognes.

As a marker for gas chromatography to analyze complex organic compounds.

As an odorant in natural gas and propane to provide a distinct odor for safety purposes.

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Specifications

Product Name	3-Methyl-2-Butanethiol
Cas No.	2084-18-6
Molecular Formula	C5H12S
Molecular Weight	104.21
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Purity	98% Min
Odor	A repulsive, characteristic mercaptan-like odor.
Solubility	Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol and ether
Density at 25℃	0.841
Boiling point	109-112℃
Flash point	16°C
Refractive index (20℃)	1.444

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Storage

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Air Sensitive. Ambient temperatures. Store it in a tightly sealed container in a well-ventilated and cool area, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat or ignition.

Package

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200kg/drum or as per your particular request.

Flavor & Fragrance Ingredients

3-Methyl-2-Butanethiol CAS 2084-18-6