Methyl 3-methylthiopropionate CAS 13532-18-8
IUPAC Name: Methyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate
Common Name: Methyl 3-methylthiopropionate
CAS Number: 13532-18-8
Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂S
Molar Mass: 134.19 g/mol
| Product Name: |
Methyl 3-methylthiopropionate |
| Synonyms: |
METHYL 3-(METHYLMERCAPTO)PROPIONATE; METHYL 3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPIONATE; 3-METHYLTHIOPROPIONIC ACID ; |
| CAS: |
13532-18-8 |
| MF: |
C5H10O2S |
| MW: |
134.2 |
| EINECS: |
236-883-6 |
| Occurrence: |
Reported found in pineapple fruit, white wine, melon and naranjilla fruit. |
| HS Code: |
29309070 |
Applications and Uses
Flavor and Fragrance Industry
- Flavors: Key component in creating tropical fruit flavors (especially pineapple), melon flavors, and savory flavor systems for meats, soups, and allium (onion/garlic) flavors. Often used in conjunction and other sulfur compounds to build complex, realistic flavor profiles.
- Fragrances: Used in perfumery to impart fruity, tropical notes.
Chemical Intermediate
Used in organic synthesis as a building block for more complex molecules.