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3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde , 98% , 3268-49-3

Synonym(s):
3-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde;3-(Methylthio)propanal;3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde;Methional;NSC 15874

CAS NO.:3268-49-3

Empirical Formula: C4H8OS

Molecular Weight: 104.17

MDL number: MFCD00007022

EINECS: 221-882-5

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -68°C
Boiling point: 165-166 °C(lit.)
Density  1.043 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  >1 (vs air)
vapor pressure  760 mm Hg ( 165 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.483(lit.)
FEMA  2747 | 3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPIONALDEHYDE
Flash point: 142 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  <=75g/l
form  liquid
Odor at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. musty potato tomato earthy vegetable creamy
Odor Type vegetable
explosive limit 1.3-26.1%(V)
Water Solubility  It is readily soluble in alcohol solvents such as ethanol, propylene and glycol oil. It is insoluble in water.
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
JECFA Number 466
BRN  1739289
InChIKey CLUWOWRTHNNBBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 0.34 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference 3268-49-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Propanal, 3-(methylthio)-(3268-49-3)
EPA Substance Registry System 3-(Methylthio)propanal (3268-49-3)

Description and Uses

3-Methylthiopropionaldehyde is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a colorless to light yellow liquid with an intense meat odor. it polymerizes with age and is stable in a 50% alcohol solution. it should be stored in glass containers. it is used at low concentrations for meat and broth flavors for applications in meats and condiments at 3 ppm and in baked goods and beverages at 0.5 ppm.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H302+H332-H311-H315-H317-H318-H412
Precautionary statements  P273-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  C,Xn
Risk Statements  20/22-34-36/37/38-20-52/53-43-41-38-20/21/22
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-45-37/39
RIDADR  UN 2785 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  UE2285000
10-13-23
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1(b)
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29309070
Hazardous Substances Data 3268-49-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

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