S-methyl thioacetate
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- Category :
Organic chemicals and Derivatives/Aroma compounds
- CAS NO : 1534-08-3
- EC NO : 216-252-1
- Molecular Formula : C3H7O2S
- Main Specifications : 99% min
- Synonyms : Thioacetic acid S-methyl ester;S-methyl ethanethioate;methyl ethane(dithioate);(methylsulfanyl)acetate;Methyl thioacetate;Methanethiol acetate;
Package: 25kg,50kg 200kg
Uses : Food additives (edible spices) used to enhance fragrance
Molecular Structure:

Product description:
What is the chemical of S-methyl thioacetate?
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid ;
Odor: with sulfur, egg and milk, cheese, vegetable aroma (0.1% in propylene glycol)
Assay:99%min by GC ;
IR Identity: conform to standard ;
HNMR: conform to standard ;
carbon spectrum: conform to standard ;
Water by K. F.:0.5% max or as per the customer’s request ;
Loss on drying:0.5% max. or as per the customer’s request ;
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Main purpose:
Food additives (edible spices) used to enhance fragrance
Applied to baked goods, beverages, dairy products, meat products, seasonings, etc
Suggested dosage: 0.1-5 ppm (FEMA 3876)
Also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis
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synthetic route
Common industrial synthesis methods include:
Esterification of thioacetic acid and methanol under dehydrating agent (such as DCC)
Acetyl chloride reacts with sodium methylthionate:
CH3COCl+CH3SNa?>CH3C(O)SCH3+NaCl
Reaction of methyl acetate with hydrogen sulfide under catalyst (less commonly used)