Ethyl 3-Mercapto-2-Methylbutanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 888021-82-7
A fruity note with a juicy character. Used in the smallest traces, it adds a ripe natural fruitiness to tropical and fruity accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Food-like |
| Descriptor 3 | Pungent |
Identification
| CAS Number | 888021-82-7 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H14O2S |
| Mol. Weight | 162.25 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl 2-methyl-3-sulfanylbutanoate |
| InChIKey | YWBKQHMUWNMQOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
(+/-)-Ethyl 3-Mercapto-2-Methylbutanoate, butanoic acid, 3-mercapto-2-methyl-, ethyl ester, ethyl 2-methyl-3-sulfanylbutanoate, (±)-ethyl 3-mercapto-2-methylbutanoate, ethyl 3-mercapto-2-methylbutanoate, (+/-)-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 203.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 77.78 °C |
| Density | 1.00470 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45400 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.271000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.100 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1006 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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