Ethyl 3-Methylthiopropionate Industrial Flavor Food Additive
IUPAC Name: Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate
Common Name: Ethyl 3-methylthiopropionate
CAS Number: 13327-56-5
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂S
Molar Mass: 148.22 g/mol
| Product Name |
Ethyl 3-methylthiopropionate |
| Synonyms |
RARECHEM AL BI 0161; ETHYL-BETA-METHYLTHIOPROPIONATE; ETHYL 3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPIONATE; 3-(methylthio)-propanoic acid ethyl ester; ETHYL-3-METYLTHIOPROPIONATE, NATURAL; Ethyl 3-methylthio propionate >=98.0%; MTHYL 3-METHYLTHIOPROPIONATE |
| CAS |
13327-56-5 |
| MF |
C6H12O2S |
| MW |
148.22 |
| EINECS |
236-370-7 |
| Odor Type |
sulfurous |
| Biological Source |
synthetic |
Applications and Uses
Flavor and Fragrance Industry
- Flavors: Widely used to create and enhance tropical fruit flavors (especially pineapple), melon flavors, and to add savory depth to meat, onion, and garlic flavorings.
- Fragrances: Used in perfumery to impart fruity, tropical notes and to create interesting nuances in gourmand and fantasy accords.
Chemical Intermediate
Can be used in organic synthesis, particularly where a sulfur-containing ester is needed as a building block.