Product Description

Productmethyl mercaptan
CAS74-93-1
FormulaCH4S
Synonymmercaptomethane, methane thiol, Methanethiol

Typical Product Specifications

Density0.87 (20 c)
Slightly Solublein water
Appearancecolorless gas or liquid <6 C
Assay98.00 to 100.00 %
Specific gravity0.86200 to 0.89400 @ 5.80 ยฐC
Melting Point-123.00 to -121.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point6.10 to 6.20 ยฐC. @ 727.00 mm Hg
Vapor Density1.66
Flash Point70.00 ยฐF. TCC
logP (o/w)0.72
Odor Typesulfurous
OdorVegetable oil, alliaceous, eggy, creamy with savory nuances
TasteSulfurous, alliaceous, creamy with a surface-ripened cbeese topnote and a clean savory meaty depth
Vapor Pressure1900.000000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
Pounds/Gallon7.173 to 7.439
Refractive Index1.43000 to 1.43600 @ 5.80 ยฐC
Boiling Point5.90 to 6.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Molecular weight48.11
Colorwater-white liquid (below b.p.) or colorless gas
Solubilityalcohol, ether, petrol. naphtha, oxygenated solvs.
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
NotesFEMA# 2716
ClassFlavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds
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