Description

1,2,4-Trithiolane, 3-Methyl- CAS NO 51647-38-2 is a specialized organosulfur compound characterized by its unique cyclic trisulfide structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, imparting characteristic meaty, savory, and roasted notes. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food technology, and advanced organic synthesis sectors for creating authentic savory profiles and as a building block for complex molecules.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A critical component for replicating savory, meaty, and roasted aromas in processed foods, savory snacks, and meat flavorings.
• Food Technology: Used to enhance and standardize the flavor profile of bouillons, soups, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or building block in the synthesis of more complex sulfur-containing heterocycles and pharmaceuticals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying the chemistry of cyclic polysulfides and their sensory properties.
• Standards & Reference Materials: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and flavor analysis in food laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,4-Trithiolane, 3-Methyl-
CAS No.	51647-38-2
Molecular Formula	C3H6S3
Molecular Weight	138.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1,2,4-trithiolane; 3-Methyl-1,2,4-trithiacyclopentane; 3-Methyl-1,2,4-trithiapentane; Meat flavor component; Savory flavor compound; Roasted onion flavor constituent
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,4-Trithiolane, 3-Methyl- is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (GC, GC-MS, NMR) to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific impurities, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep container tightly sealed when not in use and store at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Specific Gravity	Contact for details

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