Ethyl (methylthio)acetate, 98%

Description

CAS: 4455-13-4 | C5H10O2S | 134.193 g/mol

Ethyl (methylthio)acetate is used as an internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines. Further, it is used as food flavors.

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Applications
Ethyl (methylthio)acetate is used as an internal standard during the analytical determination of volatile sulfur compounds in port wines. Further, it is used as food flavors.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong alkalis.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 4455-13-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 134.193
• MDL Number: MFCD00009182
• InChI Key: MDIAKIHKBBNYHF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl methylthio acetate, ethyl 2-methylthio acetate, acetic acid, methylthio-, ethyl ester, ethyl 2-methylthio-acetate, ethyl 2-methylsulfanyl acetate, unii-6148qqn25t, ethyl alpha-methylthio acetate, methylthio acetic acid ethyl ester, ethyl .alpha. methylthio acetate, methylsulfanyl-acetic acid ethyl ester
• PubChem CID: 78199
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-methylsulfanylacetate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CSC

• Density: 1.06
• Boiling Point: 176°C
• Flash Point: 59°C (138°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.46
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3272
• Beilstein: 1744999
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 134.2
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl (methylthio)acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ESTERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	224-700-2
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only