Description

3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,2,4-Trithiolane is a sulfur-containing heterocyclic compound characterized by a unique 1,2,4-trithiolane ring structure. This compound is valued for its potent and distinctive organoleptic properties, making it a critical ingredient for creating complex flavor and fragrance profiles. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food technology, and advanced organic synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key aroma chemical to impart meaty, savory, roasted, or sulfurous notes in savory flavors, reaction flavors, and certain fragrance compositions.
• Food Technology: Serves as a flavor enhancer and modifier in processed meats, savory snacks, soups, sauces, and bouillons to create authentic cooked meat character.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex sulfur-containing heterocycles and specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying sulfur chemistry, flavor formation pathways (e.g., Maillard reaction), and developing new functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,2,4-Trithiolane
CAS No.	38348-31-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12S3
Molecular Weight	180.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane; 2,4,6,6-Tetramethyl-1,2,4,5-tetrathiane; Tetramethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane; 1,2,4-Trithiolane, 3,3,5,5-tetramethyl-; FEMA 3818; Flavor ingredient 3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane
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Quality Control

Our 3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl-1,2,4-Trithiolane is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for flavor ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each batch to guarantee consistent quality and performance for your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	Contact for details
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details

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