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3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde

3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde chemical structure
CAS Number3268-49-3
FormulaCH3SCH2CH2CHO
Mol. Weight104.17 g/mol

What is 3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde?

3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde is a chemical compound with CAS number 3268-49-3 and molecular formula CH3SCH2CH2CHO. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde (3-methylthiopropanal) has been employed as biosynthetic precursor of ethylene1.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3SCH2CH2CHO

Molecular Weight

104.17 g/mol

Boiling Point

165-166 °C(lit.)

Density

1.043 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS05GHS05
GHS06GHS06
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302-H314-H331

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

221-882-5

WGK Germany

1

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