Methyl (methylthio)acetate
ALDRICH/W400301 - FG
Synonym: Methyl (methylmercapto)
CAS Number: 16630-66-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H8O2S
Molecular Weight: 120.17
EC Number: 240-683-4
MDL Number: MFCD00039809
Linear Formula: CH3SCH2COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 49-51 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.11 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| impurities | may contain ≤50 ppm Methyl chloroacetate (residual solvent) |
| InChI | 1S/C4H8O2S/c1-6-4(5)3-7-2 |
| InChI key | HZYCAKGEXXKCDM-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | nutty; roasted |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| SMILES string | COC(=O)CSC |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Symbol | GHS02 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 |
| RIDADR | UN 3272 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 140.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 60 °C - closed cup |
| bp | 49-51 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.11 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| FEMA Number | 4003 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


