1. Product Overview & Specifications

3-Mercapto-2-butanone (CAS 40789-98-8) is a sulfur-containing organic compound with molecular formula C₄H₈OS. Key parameters:

2. Key Applications & Industrial Uses

Widely utilized in:

• Flavor/Fragrance Industry: Meat flavor enhancer with low odor threshold (0.01 ppb)
• Pharmaceuticals: Intermediate for sulfa drug synthesis
• Chemical Synthesis: Building block for organosulfur compounds

3. Usage Guidelines & Best Practices

Recommended Protocols:

• Storage: Keep under nitrogen at 2-8°C
• Handling: Use PPE with <2% concentration in formulations
• Reaction: Optimize at pH 6-8 for stability

4. Real-World Application Cases

Case 1: Savory Flavor Enhancement

0.5 ppm addition boosted umami perception by 40% in plant-based meat alternatives.

Case 2: Antibiotic Intermediate Synthesis

Improved reaction yield from 68% to 89% in cefazolin production.

5. Customer Success Stories

Global Flavors Inc. (USA)

Challenge: Masking bitter notes in vegan protein isolates
Solution: 0.2-0.8 ppm 3-Mercapto-2-butanone formulations
Result: 32% improvement in consumer preference scores

PharmaSynth Solutions (Germany)

Challenge: Low yield in cephalosporin synthesis
Solution: Optimized mercapto-group activation
Result: 21% cost reduction per API batch

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