Bis-(methylthio)methane
Aroma Chemical CAS 1618-26-4
A pungent sulfurous note with a garlic character and a soft mushroom facet. Green and natural, it adds a savoury depth in traces.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Sulfurous |
| Descriptor 2 | Truffle |
| Descriptor 3 | Garlic |
Identification
| CAS Number | 1618-26-4 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C3H8S2 |
| Mol. Weight | 108.23 |
| IUPAC Name | bis(methylsulfanyl)methane |
| InChIKey | LOCDPORVFVOGCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2,4-dithiapentane, 2,4-dithiopentane, formaldehyde dimethyl mercaptal, methane, bis(methylthio)-, bis( methyl mercapto) methane, bis( methyl thio) methane, methylene bis(methyl sulfide), bis( methylmercapto)methane, bis( methylsulfanyl)methane, bis ( methylthio) methane, bis( methylthio)methane, bis methylthiomethane, thioformaldehyde dimethyl acetal
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 147.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 43.89 °C |
| Density | 1.05000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.53000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.714000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.245 |
| Solubility | alcohol; oils; water, very slightly |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid |
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