| Name | Methylthioethane |
| Synonyms | Methylthioethane Methylsulfanylethane 2-(Methylthio)ethane Methyl ethyl sulfide Ethyl methyl sulfide 1-(Methylthio)-ethane (methylsulfanyl)ethane Methylthioethane (MES) Ethyl methyl thioether methylethylsulfide,(methylthio)-ethane,2-thiabutane |
| CAS | 624-89-5 |
| EINECS | 210-868-4 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C3H8S/c1-3-4-2/h3H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8S |
| Molar Mass | 76.16 |
| Density | 0.842 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -106 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 66-67 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 5°F |
| JECFA Number | 453 |
| Water Solubility | Miscible with alcohols and oils. Immiscible with water. |
| Vapor Presure | 272 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C) |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.842 |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| BRN | 1696871 |
| Storage Condition | Flammables area |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.440(lit.) |
| Use | Used as a daily flavor |
| Hazard Symbols | F - Flammable![]() |
| Risk Codes | 11 - Highly Flammable |
| Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 13 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29309090 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Raw Materials | Methanethiol,sodium salt |
| FEMA | 3860 | METHYL ETHYL SULFIDE |
| olfactory Threshold | 0.00023ppm |
| LogP | 1.54 |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): baked products 1~6; Beverages (no alcohol and alcohol), condiment, frozen milk, soft candy, 0.2~2; Fat 0.04; Gelatin and pudding, 0.1~1.0; Milk substitute 0.01~0.1; Meat product 4-44; Flavor 1000. |
| Use | for daily flavor |