methyl 2-methyl-3-mercaptopropionate
propionic acid, 3-mercapto-2-methyl-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 2-methyl-3-mercaptopropionate |
| CAS Number | 4131-76-4 |
| EINECS | 223-949-4 |
| FDA UNII | ZV4QC18D1N |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H10 O2 S |
| Molecular Weight | 134.19810000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J224.940E |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 172.00 to 174.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.338000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 136.00 °F. TCC ( 57.78 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.217 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl-3-mercaptopropionate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
methyl 2-methyl-3-sulfanylpropanoate
propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-2-methyl-, methyl ester
propionic acid, 3-mercapto-2-methyl-, methyl ester
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