Methyl (methylthio)acetate
Synonym(s):Methyl (methylmercapto)acetate;Methyl S-methylthioglycolate
- CAS NO.：16630-66-3
- Empirical Formula: C4H8O2S
- Molecular Weight: 120.17
- MDL number: MFCD00039809
- EINECS: 240-683-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:50:33
What is Methyl (methylthio)acetate?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to dark yellow liquid
Chemical properties
Methyl (methylthio) acetate has fruity, pungent odor
Occurrence
Reportedly present in cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, papaya, pineapple, durian (Durio zibethinus) and kiwifruit
The Uses of Methyl (methylthio)acetate
Methyl (methylthio)acetate may be used in chemical synthesis.
The Uses of Methyl (methylthio)acetate
Methyl (Methylthio)?acetate is a reagent used in the synthesis of lupeol derivatives as pro-inflammator cytokin inhibitors.
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl 2-(methylthio)acetate is a carboxylic ester.
General Description
Methyl (methylthio)acetate is a thioether ester and is considered of importance to the aroma profiles of Cucumis melo fruit. It is identified as new sulfur volatile in strawberry.
Properties of Methyl (methylthio)acetate
| Boiling point: | 49-51 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.11 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 4003 | METHYL (METHYLTHIO)ACETATE |
| Flash point: | 140 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | clear liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.110 |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfurous cooked potato roasted nut fruity tropical |
| JECFA Number | 1691 |
| BRN | 1902431 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 16630-66-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for Methyl (methylthio)acetate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. |
Computed Descriptors for Methyl (methylthio)acetate
| InChIKey | HZYCAKGEXXKCDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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