3-(Methylthio)propyl isothiocyanate

Synonym(s):radish isothiocyanate

CAS NO.：505-79-3
Empirical Formula: C5H9NS2
Molecular Weight: 147.26
MDL number: MFCD00209521
EINECS: 208-020-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:11:38

3-(Methylthio)propyl isothiocyanate Structural

What is 3-(Methylthio)propyl isothiocyanate?

Description

3-Methylthiopropyl isothiocyanate has a characteristic radish odor. May be prepared from 3-methylthiopropylamine and CSCl2.

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid

Chemical properties

3-Methylthiopropyl isothiocyanate has a characteristic radish, irritating odor

Occurrence

Reported found in the hydrolysates of crucifer seeds and Lesquerella seed meal, in Iberis sempervirens seeds, in cabbage, kohlrabi, horseradish, Japanese horseradish, cauliflower and radish

The Uses of 3-(Methylthio)propyl isothiocyanate

Iberverin is an inducer of phase II detoxification enzymes.

What are the applications of Application

Iberverin is an inducer of phase II detoxification enzymes

Preparation

From 3-methylthiopropylamine and CSCl2.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 5 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 0.1%: musty, radish, rooty, metallic, vegetative, sulfurous cabbage, horseradish with green mustard nuances

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: rooty radish, sulfurous, earthy vegetative and metallic, horseradish with a methional nuance

Properties of 3-(Methylthio)propyl isothiocyanate

Boiling point:	254 °C(lit.)
Density	1.102 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.564(lit.)
FEMA	3312 \| 3-METHYLTHIOPROPYL ISOTHIOCYANATE
Flash point:	>230 °F
form	clear liquid
color	Light orange to Yellow to Green
Odor	at 0.01 % in propylene glycol. earthy vegetable sulfurous horseradish
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
JECFA Number	1564
CAS DataBase Reference	505-79-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Propane, 1-isothiocyanato-3-(methylthio)-(505-79-3)
EPA Substance Registry System	Propane, 1-isothiocyanato-3-(methylthio)- (505-79-3)

Safety information for 3-(Methylthio)propyl isothiocyanate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.