3-Methyl-1-butanethiol CAS 541-31-1

What is 3-Methyl-1-butanethiol CAS 541-31-1?

3-Methyl-1-butanethiol CAS 541-31-1 is an alkanethiol supplied as a clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid. It is mainly used as an organic building block in the synthesis of sulfur-containing compounds and is also used in flavor research due to its strong sulfurous onion, green onion, and garlic-like odor profile.

Specifications

Features

• Sulfur-Containing Building Block: 3-Methyl-1-butanethiol CAS 541-31-1 is used as a versatile organic building block in the synthesis of sulfur-containing compounds.
• Distinct Sulfurous Odor Profile: It has sulfurous onion, green onion, and garlic-like odor characteristics, making it relevant in flavor and fragrance research.
• Flavor Component Relevance: It has been reported as one of the flavor components from beef, pork, and chicken.
• Good Liquid Handling Form: It is supplied as a clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid with defined boiling point and refractive index.

Applications

• Flavor and Fragrance Research: 3-Methyl-1-butanethiol CAS 541-31-1 is used in flavor studies involving sulfurous and meat-like aroma systems.
• Organic Synthesis: It is used as a building block in the synthesis of sulfur-containing pharmaceutical compounds.
• Functional Sulfur Compound Development: It is used in the synthesis of some poly(alkylene glycol dithiophosphates) with long-lasting anthelminthic and antibacterial properties.
• Research Applications: Suitable for laboratory research involving alkanethiols and sulfur-containing intermediates.

Packaging

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