Description

3-(Methylthio)Hexanal is a sulfur-containing aliphatic aldehyde with a distinctive, powerful aroma profile, making it a valuable intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient. Its unique chemical structure provides a key building block for synthesizing more complex aroma chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This compound is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating specific olfactory notes and functional intermediates.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key intermediate and aroma chemical used to impart green, tropical, or sulfurous notes in perfumes, personal care products, and high-impact flavor formulations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and thioether functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Used in organic synthesis for the production of more complex sulfur-containing compounds, including pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies involving sulfur chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-(Methylthio)Hexanal
CAS No.	38433-74-8
Molecular Formula	C7H14OS
Molecular Weight	146.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methylmercapto)hexanal; 3-(Methylsulfanyl)hexanal; Hexanal, 3-(methylthio)-; 3-Methylthiohexanal; FEMA 3877; 3-Methylmercaptohexanal; 3-Methylsulfanylhexanal
EINECS	253-941-8

Quality Control

Our 3-(Methylthio)Hexanal is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC, IR, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider refrigeration.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.980

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