2-(Methylthio) ethanol (CAS 5271-38-5) — formula C3H8OS, molecular weight 92.03 g/mol; category food flavors.
2-(Methylthio) ethanol (CAS 5271-38-5) is a chemical raw material in the food flavors category. Its molecular formula C3H8OS comprises 3 C, 8 H, 1 O, 1 S atoms. Its molecular weight is about 92.03 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: boiling point around 169.00 to 171.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, LogP about 0.2. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 5271-38-5 |
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| Molecular Formula | C3H8OS |
| Molecular Weight | 92.03 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | 169.00 to 171.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| LogP | 0.2 |
| Applications | Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents.
2-(Methylthio) ethanol is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 5271-38-5 and molecular formula C3H8OS (molecular weight 92.03 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 5271-38-5
Its molecular formula C3H8OS comprises 3 C, 8 H, 1 O, 1 S atoms.
Also known as: 2-(Methylthio) ethanol · 2-(Methylthio)ethanol
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of 2-(Methylthio) ethanol is 5271-38-5.
Molecular formula C3H8OS, molecular weight 92.03 g/mol.
It is also registered under: 2-(Methylthio) ethanol, 2-(Methylthio)ethanol.
Recorded applications: Flavouring Agent, Flavoring Agents.
Category: Flavors.
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Independent reference data for 2-(Methylthio) ethanol (CAS 5271-38-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 5271-38-5 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 78925 |
| Molecular formula | C3H8OS |
| Molecular weight | 92.03 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-methylsulfanylethanol |
| InChIKey | WBBPRCNXBQTYLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | 5K6TOE95UY |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:63861 |
| FEMA number | 4004 |
| JECFA number | 1297 |
| Molecular Weight | 92.16 |
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| XLogP3 | 0.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 92.02958605 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 92.02958605 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 45.5 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 5 |
| Boiling Point | 169.00 to 171.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
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| Boiling Point | 169-171 °C |
| Density | 1.055-1.065 (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.490-1.498 |
2-(Methylthio)ethanol; 5271-38-5; Ethanol, 2-(methylthio)-; 2-methylthioethanol; Methylthioethanol; 2-Methylmercaptoethanol; 2-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide; 2-(Methylsulfanyl)ethanol; 2-(methylsulfanyl)ethan-1-ol; Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide; Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide; S-Methylmercaptoethanol; beta-Methylmercaptoethanol; beta-Hydroxyethyl methyl sulfide; 1-Hydroxy-2-(methylthio)-ethane; beta-(Methylthio)ethanol
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Savory No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
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| GHS notification summary | 91.9% (91 / 99) |
| GHS notification summary | 91.9% (91 / 99) |
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This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 91.9% (91 of 99) of all reports.
Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 91 of 99 companies (only 8.1% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
2-(Methylthio) ethanol is identified by CAS 5271-38-5, molecular formula C3H8OS and molecular weight 92.03 g/mol. UNII 5K6TOE95UY; ChEBI 63861; InChIKey WBBPRCNXBQTYLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 169.00 to 171.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 169-171 °C; Density: 1.055-1.065 (20 °C).
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
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