ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
Synonym(s):(Methylthio)acetic acid ethyl ester;Ethyl α-(methylthio)acetate
- CAS NO.:4455-13-4
- Empirical Formula: C5H10O2S
- Molecular Weight: 134.2
- MDL number: MFCD00009182
- EINECS: 224-700-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-03 14:17:14
What is ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Chemical properties
Ethyl-2-(methylthio)acetate has a fruity odor.
Occurrence
Reported found in melon, apple, pineapple, durian, yellow passion fruit and kiwifruit.
The Uses of ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
Ethyl (methylthio)acetate is used as an internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines. Further, it is used as food flavors.
The Uses of ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
Ethyl (methylthio)acetate was used as internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines.
Definition
ChEBI: Ethyl 2-(methylthio)acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 250 ppb. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, ethereal, rummy with a fruity sulfureous note, slightly vegetative cauliflower with a garlic nuance.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 1 to 2 ppm: sweet, fruity melon with an uplifting rummy undertone.
General Description
Natural occurrence: Apple and melon.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 1-2 ppm
Properties of ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
| Boiling point: | 70-72 °C/25 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.043 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 3835 | ETHYL 2-(METHYLTHIO)ACETATE |
| Flash point: | 139 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | colorless |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfurous green fruity tropical |
| Water Solubility | Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water. |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive |
| JECFA Number | 475 |
| BRN | 1744999 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 4455-13-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. 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. |
Computed Descriptors for ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE
ETHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE manufacturer
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