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CAS: 1878-18-8
Molecular Formula: C5H12S
Molecular Weight: 104.21
EINECS: 217-515-3
HS Code: 29309090
Synonyms: 2-METHYL-1-BUTANETHIOL 95+%;1-Butanethiol, 2-methyl-;FEMA 3303;2-METHYL-1-BUTANETHIOL FEMA NO.——–;1-Mercapto-2-methylbutane;2-Methyl-1-butanethiol, 95% 25GR;2-methyl-1-butanethio;2-methyl-butane-1-thiol
2-Methyl-1-butanethiol CAS 1878-18-8 is an alkanethiol typically supplied as a clear colorless liquid. It has a strong odor described as sulfurous, meaty, and bloody at low concentration, and is categorized under thiol flavor compounds. It is also studied for its antiinflammatory properties.
| Item | Value |
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
| Melting point | -109.95 °C (estimate) |
| Boiling point | 116-117 °C |
| Density | 0.848 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.447 |
| Storage Condition | Flammables area |
1. Typical Alkanethiol Reactivity – Contains a thiol (-SH) functional group, providing characteristic sulfur compound reactivity.
2. Distinctive Sulfurous Odor Profile – Exhibits sulfurous, meaty, and bloody odor characteristics, making it suitable for flavor-related applications.
3. Flavor Industry Relevance – Classified as a thiol flavor compound, used in trace-level formulation systems.
4. Research Activity Value – Recognized for its antiinflammatory properties in research contexts.
1. Flavor & Fragrance Field – Used in flavor applications where sulfur-containing aroma components are required.
2. Sulfur Compound Research – Applied in studies involving thiol chemistry and sulfur-containing compounds.
3. Functional Ingredient Studies – Used in research related to biological activity such as antiinflammatory effects.
4. Specialty Chemical Intermediate – Serves as a building block in the synthesis of sulfur-containing compounds.
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