Specifications
purity :
99%
Melting point :
-109.95°C (estimate)
Boiling point :
109-112 °C(lit.)
density :
0.841 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA :
3304
Odor Type :
sulfurous
biological source :
synthetic
Brand Name :
hoyoshee
Model Number :
HXY-186
Certification :
ISO9001
Place of Origin :
China
MOQ :
Negotiable
Price :
Negotiable
Payment Terms :
L/C,D/A,D/P,T/T,,MoneyGram
Supply Ability :
300 Ton/Month
Delivery Time :
5-8 working days
Packaging Details :
1kg;|25kg;|100kg
Description
3-Methyl-2-butanethiol CAS 2084-18-6
Chemical Information
  • IUPAC Name: 3-Methylbutane-2-thiol
  • Common Names:
    • 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol
    • 2-Butanethiol, 3-methyl-
    • iso-Butyl mercaptan (common industrial name)
  • CAS Number: 2084-18-6
  • Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂S
  • Molar Mass: 104.21 g/mol
Product Name 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol
Synonyms 3-Methyl-2-butyl Mercaptan; 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol, 95%, remainder mainly 2-methyl-1-butanethiol; 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol >=98.0%; 3-Methyl-butyl-2-thiol; 1,2-Dimethylpropyl hydrosulfide; 2-butanethiol,3-methyl-; 3-methyl-2-Butanethio
CAS 2084-18-6
MF C5H12S
MW 104.21
EINECS 218-223-9
Form liquid (estimate)
Odor Type sulfurous
Key Applications and Uses

Despite its foul smell, this property is precisely what makes it useful in several applications:

  • Odorant for Natural Gas and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas): This is its primary industrial use. Natural gas and propane are naturally odorless. A tiny, non-toxic concentration of 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol (or a mixture of thiols and sulfides) is added to serve as a warning agent. Its powerful smell allows people to detect potentially dangerous gas leaks easily.
  • Chemical Intermediate: Used in organic synthesis for the introduction of the thiyl group or as a building block for more complex sulfur-containing compounds.
  • Component in "Skunk" Spray: The defensive spray of skunks contains several thiols and thioacetates. While the primary culprits are simpler thiols, various branched-chain thiols like 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol can contribute to the complex and long-lasting odor.
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1,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydrosulfide CAS 2084-18-6 Flavors And Fragrances Ingredient

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purity :
99%
Melting point :
-109.95°C (estimate)
Boiling point :
109-112 °C(lit.)
density :
0.841 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA :
3304
Odor Type :
sulfurous
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1,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydrosulfide CAS 2084-18-6 Flavors And Fragrances Ingredient
1,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydrosulfide CAS 2084-18-6 Flavors And Fragrances Ingredient
1,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydrosulfide CAS 2084-18-6 Flavors And Fragrances Ingredient
1,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydrosulfide CAS 2084-18-6 Flavors And Fragrances Ingredient
1,2-Dimethylpropyl Hydrosulfide CAS 2084-18-6 Flavors And Fragrances Ingredient

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hunan, changsha
Since 2010
Business Type :
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Total Annual :
3000W-0.2B
Employee Number :
100~500
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