3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde, is used as food flavour ,for making Baked food, spices, soft drinks, candy. It is also used as an intermediate. It has wide applications in organic synthesis as solvents as well as reagents. They are used in the synthesis of specific compound classes include agricultural chemical, property-enhancing additives, pharmacological drugs, chemical resistant polymers, detergents, and rubber antioxidants. Some examples of aliphatic and aromatic thioethers found in flavouring agents

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Applications
3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde, is used as food flavour ,for making Baked food, spices, soft drinks, candy. It is also used as an intermediate. It has wide applications in organic synthesis as solvents as well as reagents. They are used in the synthesis of specific compound classes include agricultural chemical, property-enhancing additives, pharmacological drugs, chemical resistant polymers, detergents, and rubber antioxidants. Some examples of aliphatic and aromatic thioethers found in flavouring agents

Solubility
It is readily soluble in alcohol solvents such as ethanol, propylene and glycol oil. It is insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8°C. Air sensitive. Handle and store under inert gas. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -58°C
• Density: 1.052
• Boiling Point: 165°C to 166°C
• Flash Point: 64°C (147°F)
• Odor: Strong
• Refractive Index: 1.4825
• Linear Formula: CH₃S(CH₂)₂CHO
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN2785
• Beilstein: 1739289
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive
• Solubility Information: It is readily soluble in alcohol solvents such as ethanol,propylene and glycol oil. It is insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 104.17
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302+H332-H311-H315-H317-H318
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H317-H335-H227 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P333+P313-P361-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: 4-THIAPENTANAL
EINECSNumber	221-882-5
RTECSNumber	UE2285000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only