Description

Methyl 4-(Methylthio)Butyrate is a sulfur-containing ester with the CAS number 53053-51-3, 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 sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food ingredient, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating complex aroma profiles and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key aroma chemical to create savory, meaty, roasted, or sulfurous notes in savory flavors, reaction flavors, and certain fruit flavors.
• Food Ingredient Manufacturing: Incorporated into processed food flavorings for snacks, soups, sauces, and meat analogs to enhance umami and savory characteristics.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex sulfur-containing compounds for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying flavor chemistry, novel synthetic pathways, and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(Methylthio)Butyrate
CAS No.	53053-51-3
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2S
Molecular Weight	148.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(Methylthio)butanoate; 4-(Methylthio)butyric Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Methylthiobutyrate; Butanoic acid, 4-(methylthio)-, methyl ester; Methyl γ-(Methylthio)butyrate; Flavor ingredient for savory notes; FEMA 3412
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(Methylthio)Butyrate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor and industrial 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 for food-grade and technical-grade chemicals, ensuring reliable supply for your critical formulations.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.050 - 1.090

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