Description

Methyl3-(Methylthio)Butanoate is a sulfur-containing ester with a distinctive organoleptic profile, making it a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, imparting fruity, tropical, and savory nuances. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop complex aroma profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating and enhancing fruity (e.g., pineapple, passionfruit), tropical, and savory flavor notes in food, beverages, and perfumery.
• Food Additive Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the production of advanced flavoring agents and aroma chemicals for processed foods and beverages.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of certain sulfur-containing pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require specific thioether functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing the 3-(methylthio)butanoate moiety into more complex molecules in research and industrial chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl3-(Methylthio)Butanoate
CAS No.	207983-28-6
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2S
Molecular Weight	148.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(Methylthio)butyrate; 3-(Methylthio)butyric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Methylthiobutyrate; Methyl β-(Methylthio)butyrate; Butanoic acid, 3-(methylthio)-, methyl ester; FEMA 3862; Flavor ingredient 3862
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Quality Control

Our Methyl3-(Methylthio)Butanoate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor, fragrance, and synthesis applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with industry standards including FEMA and FCC guidelines for food-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.465 - 1.475
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.030 - 1.050

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