3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde, 97%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11462487	250 g	250g
11447846	10 g	10g
11452487	50 g	50g

Product Code. 11462487 Supplier Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar Supplier No. A14774.30

Description

CAS: 3268-49-3 | C4H8OS | 104.167 g/mol

3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde, is used as food flavour ,for making Baked food, spices, soft drinks, candy. It is also used as an intermediate. It has wide applications in organic synthesis as solvents as well as reagents. They are used in the synthesis of specific compound classes include agricultural chemical, property-enhancing additives, pharmacological drugs, chemical resistant polymers, detergents, and rubber antioxidants. Some examples of aliphatic and aromatic thioethers found in flavouring agents

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Applications
3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde, is used as food flavour ,for making Baked food, spices, soft drinks, candy. It is also used as an intermediate. It has wide applications in organic synthesis as solvents as well as reagents. They are used in the synthesis of specific compound classes include agricultural chemical, property-enhancing additives, pharmacological drugs, chemical resistant polymers, detergents, and rubber antioxidants. Some examples of aliphatic and aromatic thioethers found in flavouring agents

Solubility
It is readily soluble in alcohol solvents such as ethanol, propylene and glycol oil. It is insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8°C. Air sensitive. Handle and store under inert gas. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3268-49-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H8OS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 104.167
• MDL Number: MFCD00007022
• InChI Key: CLUWOWRTHNNBBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methional, 3-methylthio propionaldehyde, 3-methylthio propanal, propanal, 3-methylthio, 4-thiapentanal, 3-methylsulfanyl propanal, 3-methylmercapto propionaldehyde, 3-methylthiopropanal, propionaldehyde, 3-methylthio, 3-methylmercaptopropyl aldehyde
• PubChem CID: 18635
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49017
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylsulfanylpropanal
• SMILES: CSCCC=O

• Melting Point: -58°C
• Density: 1.052
• Boiling Point: 165°C to 166°C
• Flash Point: 64°C (147°F)
• Odor: Strong
• Linear Formula: CH₃S(CH₂)₂CHO
• Refractive Index: 1.4825
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2785
• Beilstein: 1739289
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive
• Solubility Information: It is readily soluble in alcohol solvents such as ethanol,propylene and glycol oil. It is insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 104.17
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only