Chemical Name: 2-(Methylthio)Ethanol
Cas No.: 5271-38-5
Appearance: Colorless Liquid
Assay:≥99.0%
Parameter | 2-(Methylthio)Ethanol | 2-Mercaptoethanol | Methylthioacetic Acid |
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CAS Number | 5271-38-5 | 60-24-2 | 2432-77-9 |
Molecular Formula | C3H8OS | C2H6OS | C3H6O2S |
Boiling Point | 195-197°C | 157°C | 215-217°C |
Key Advantage | Low toxicity, high stability | Strong reducing agent | Acidic properties |
1. Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Essential intermediate for sulfur-containing aroma compounds, particularly in fruit flavor formulations.
2. Agricultural Chemistry: Key precursor in organophosphate pesticide synthesis with enhanced environmental stability.
3. Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in β-lactam antibiotic production through thioether linkage formation.
4. Polymer Modification: Improves thermal stability in specialty epoxy resins when used as cross-linking agent.
Scenario 1: As nucleophilic agent in Mitsunobu reactions (0.5-2.0 molar equivalents)
Scenario 2: Flavor enhancer in beverage formulations (10-200 ppm concentration)
Scenario 3: Stabilizer in metalworking fluids (0.1-0.5% w/w)
Case 1: European flavor manufacturer achieved 23% cost reduction in tropical flavor production through optimized thioether synthesis.
Case 2: Asian agrochemical producer improved pesticide stability from 6 months to 18 months shelf life.
Client | Application | Results |
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ChemFlavor GmbH | Fruit flavor enhancement | 35% increased flavor intensity |
AgroShield China | Insecticide formulation | 40% reduction in phytotoxicity |
PharmaSynth India | Antibiotic intermediate | 99.5% purity achieved |
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