| Name | S-methyl butanethioate |
| Synonyms | FEMA 3310 Thio-butyrate Methyl thiobutyrate METHYL THIOBUTYRATE S-METHYL BUTANETHIOATE S-methyl butanethioate S-Methyl butanethioate METHANETHIOL N-BUTYRATE |
| CAS | 2432-51-1 |
| EINECS | 219-407-1 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C5H10OS/c1-3-4-5(6)7-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10OS |
| Molar Mass | 118.2 |
| Density | 0.966 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 142-143 °C/757 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 94°F |
| JECFA Number | 484 |
| Vapor Presure | 5.87mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.966 |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| BRN | 1848987 |
| Storage Condition | 2-8℃ |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.461(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00009872 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29309090 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| FEMA | 3310 | METHYL THIOBUTYRATE |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| introduction | methyl thiobutyrate has a pungent smell, a ripe fruit aroma, and a transparent yellow liquid. Through literature search at home and abroad, methyl thiobutyrate was tested for nematode killing activity, which proved that the compound methyl thiobutyrate had nematode killing activity. |
| use | methyl thiobutyrate can be used in food flavor formula, and can be used to mix cheese, tomato, onion, garlic, horseradish, cocoa, cream and other edible flavors. |