Description

Ethyl 4-(Methylthio)Butyrate is a sulfur-containing ester valued for its unique organoleptic properties and role as a versatile synthetic intermediate. This compound is significant for its ability to impart savory, meaty, or roasted flavor notes, making it a key component in advanced flavor and fragrance formulations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to develop complex sensory profiles or specific sulfur-based molecules.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Creation: Serves as a crucial building block for synthesizing savory, meaty (e.g., beef, chicken), and roasted flavor notes in processed foods, snacks, and savory enhancers.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Used in the production of reaction flavors and process flavorings where thermal treatment develops complex taste profiles.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals requiring a thioether functional group.
• Aroma Chemical Production: Employed in the creation of specialty aroma chemicals for perfumery and functional fragrances.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying sulfur chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-(Methylthio)Butyrate
CAS No.	22014-48-8
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2S
Molecular Weight	162.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-(Methylthio)butanoate; 4-(Methylthio)butyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Methylthiobutyrate; Butanoic acid, 4-(methylthio)-, ethyl ester; FEMA 3681; 4-Methylmercaptobutyric acid ethyl ester
EINECS	244-698-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-(Methylthio)Butyrate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for flavor and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and safety data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.020 - 1.040

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.