A5416212
3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde , 98% , 3268-49-3
Synonym(s):
3-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde;3-(Methylthio)propanal;3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde;Methional;NSC 15874
CAS NO.:3268-49-3
Empirical Formula: C4H8OS
Molecular Weight: 104.17
MDL number: MFCD00007022
EINECS: 221-882-5
Update time: 2022-07-08
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -68°C |
| Boiling point: | 165-166 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.043 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 760 mm Hg ( 165 °C) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2747 | 3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPIONALDEHYDE |
| Flash point: | 142 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | <=75g/l |
| form | liquid |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. musty potato tomato earthy vegetable creamy |
| Odor Type | vegetable |
| biological source | synthetic |
| explosive limit | 1.3-26.1%(V) |
| Water Solubility | It is readily soluble in alcohol solvents such as ethanol, propylene and glycol oil. It is insoluble in water. |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| JECFA Number | 466 |
| BRN | 1739289 |
| InChIKey | CLUWOWRTHNNBBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 0.34 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 3268-49-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Propanal, 3-(methylthio)-(3268-49-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 3-(Methylthio)propanal (3268-49-3) |
Description and Uses
3-Methylthiopropionaldehyde is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a colorless to light yellow liquid with an intense meat odor. it polymerizes with age and is stable in a 50% alcohol solution. it should be stored in glass containers. it is used at low concentrations for meat and broth flavors for applications in meats and condiments at 3 ppm and in baked goods and beverages at 0.5 ppm.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() ![]() GHS05,GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H302+H332-H311-H315-H317-H318-H412 |
| Precautionary statements | P273-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352+P312-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338 |
| Hazard Codes | C,Xn |
| Risk Statements | 20/22-34-36/37/38-20-52/53-43-41-38-20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45-37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 2785 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | UE2285000 |
| F | 10-13-23 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 6.1(b) |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29309070 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 3268-49-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) or 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid) |
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) |







