Professional Supplier 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol CAS 2084-18-6
3-Methyl-2-butanethiol is a simple, volatile organic compound belonging to the thiol (also called mercaptan) family.
- Chemical Formula: C₅H₁₂S
- CAS Number: 2084-18-6
- 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 |
| Uses: |
Polymerization modifier, vulcanization accelerator intermediate, nonionic surface-active agent. |
| FEMA: |
3304 |
Primary Uses and Applications
The uses for 3-Methyl-2-butanethiol are highly specialized due to its challenging aroma.
Flavor and Fragrance Industry (Limited, Strategic Use):
- Contextual Use: It is never used as a standalone flavor. However, in vanishingly small, trace amounts, it can be used in complex flavor blends to add a savory, sulfurous depth to certain profiles.
- Meat Flavors: In the absolute lowest concentrations, it can contribute to the "burnt" or "gamey" notes in certain cooked meat or reaction flavor formulations.
- Coffee Flavors: It can be used to enhance the sulfurous, roasted notes in coffee flavorings.