Name | 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid |
Synonyms | 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid DL-2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid 2-hydroxy-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid |
CAS | 583-91-5 |
EINECS | 209-523-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C5H10O3S/c1-9-3-2-4(6)5(7)8/h4,6H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8) |
InChIKey | ONFOSYPQQXJWGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C5H10O3S |
Molar Mass | 150.2 |
Density | 1.277g/cm3 |
Boling Point | 316.5°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 145.2°C |
Vapor Presure | 3.45E-05mmHg at 25°C |
pKa | 3.67±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.529 |
MDL | MFCD00070490 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical properties brown viscous liquid, slightly containing special odor of sulfur compounds. Freezing point -40 ℃, relative density 1.23(20 ℃). PH was 1-2. Soluble in water. It is a balanced mixture composed of monomer 65%, dimer 20% and trimer 3%. The polymer can be depolymerized and absorbed in the small intestine of chickens and pigs. |
Use | Use of this product is Feed Nutrition Fortifier, in the presence of L-methionine and its role in the biological potency and DL-methionine the same. Lack of methionine in livestock and poultry will cause dysplasia, weight loss, liver and kidney function, muscle atrophy, fur deterioration and so on. |
Risk Codes | 23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | 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. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
RTECS | ET4731500 |
Toxicity | LD50 oral in rat: 3478mg/kg |
Raw Materials | METHYL MERCAPTAN BUTYRONITRILE hydracide |
Downstream Products | Calcium bis(2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyrate) |
Merck | 14,5976 |
EPA chemical information | 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio) butanoic acid (583-91-5) |
Methylthiopropionaldehyde is formed by the reaction of propionaldehyde and methyl mercaptan under the action of a catalyst, and then 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyronitrile is synthesized by catalysis with cyanic acid, and finally in the presence of excess sulfuric acid Hydrolyzed into 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyric acid.
toxic substance data | 583-91-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |