2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid (CAS 583-91-5) — formula C5H10O3S, molecular weight 150.20; category organic chemicals.
| CAS Number | 583-91-5 |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H10O3S |
| Molecular Weight | 150.20 |
| Melting Point | 250 °C |
| LogP | 0.2 |
| Applications | Uses: Methionine hydroxy analog is used as a livestock dietary supplement, [Merck Index], Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry], Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry], CALCIUM SALT IN POULTRY FEED, Methods of Manufacturing: BLAKE, WINEMAN, US PATENTS 2, 745, 745 AND 2, 938, 053 (1956 AND 1960 TO MONSANTO), General Manufacturing Information: Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-: ACTIVE |
| Category | Organic Chemicals |
Documented applications: Uses: Methionine hydroxy analog is used as a livestock dietary supplement, [Merck Index], Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry], Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry], CALCIUM SALT IN POULTRY FEED, Methods of Manufacturing: BLAKE, WINEMAN, US PATENTS 2, 745, 745 AND 2, 938, 053 (1956 AND 1960 TO MONSANTO), General Manufacturing Information: Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-: ACTIVE.
2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 583-91-5 and molecular formula C5H10O3S (molecular weight 150.20), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 583-91-5
Its molecular formula C5H10O3S comprises 5 C, 10 H, 3 O, 1 S atoms.
Also known as: 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid · DL-2-Hydroxy-4-(Methylthio) Butanoic Acid
Category: organic chemicals
The CAS registry number of 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid is 583-91-5.
Molecular formula C5H10O3S, molecular weight 150.20.
It is also registered under: 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid, DL-2-Hydroxy-4-(Methylthio) Butanoic Acid.
Recorded applications: Uses: Methionine hydroxy analog is used as a livestock dietary supplement, [Merck Index], Farming (Pesticides) [Category: Industry], Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry], CALCIUM SALT IN POULTRY FEED, Methods of Manufacturing: BLAKE, WINEMAN, US PATENTS 2, 745, 745 AND 2, 938, 053 (1956 AND 1960 TO MONSANTO), General Manufacturing Information: Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-: ACTIVE.
Category: Organic Chemicals.
Independent reference data for 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid (CAS 583-91-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 583-91-5 |
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| PubChem CID | 11427 |
| Molecular formula | C5H10O3S |
| IUPAC name | 2-hydroxy-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid |
| UNII (FDA) | Z94465H1Y7 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.20 |
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| XLogP3 | 0.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 150.03506535 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 150.03506535 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 82.8 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Melting Point | 250 °C |
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| Flash Point | 250 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 1.21 to 1.23 (USCG, 1999) |
| Vapor Pressure | 16.0 [mmHg] |
| Autoignition Temperature | 320 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Collision Cross Section | 167.3 Ų [M-H]- |
2-Hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid; alpha-Hydroxy-gamma-methylmercaptobutyric acid; RefChem:585800; 4-methylthio-2-hydroxybutyrate; alpha-hydroxy-gamma-methylthiobutyrate; 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid; 583-91-5; Desmeninol; Alimet; 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid; Desmeninol [INN]; Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)-; MHA acid; 2-hydroxy-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid; 2-hydroxy-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid; MHA-FA
| Reported hazard statements | H315 (100%), H318 (100%), H335 (20%), H412 (60%), H303, H313 |
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H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
H318 (100%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyric acid · CAS 583-91-5 · C5H10O3S. UNII Z94465H1Y7. Melting Point: 250 °C; Flash Point: 250 °F (USCG, 1999); Density: 1.21 to 1.23 (USCG, 1999).
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
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