Description

4-(Methylthio)butanol (CAS No. 20582-85-8) is a high-purity organosulfur compound with the molecular formula C₅H₁₂OS. This clear to pale yellow liquid (IUPAC name: 4-methylsulfanylbutan-1-ol) is widely utilized in organic synthesis, fragrance formulation, and as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its unique structure, featuring a methylthio group and a hydroxyl functionality, enables diverse chemical modifications. Available in standard and custom purity grades (≥95% by GC), our product is rigorously tested for consistency, with detailed analytical reports (GC/MS, NMR) provided. Packaged under inert gas in amber glass or specialized containers to ensure stability. Suitable for R&D and industrial applications requiring precise sulfur-containing building blocks.

Properties

• CAS Number: 20582-85-8
• Complexity: 31.3
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylsulfanylbutan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H12OS/c1-7-5-3-2-4-6/h6H,2-5H2,1H3
• InChI Key: JNTVUHZXIJFHAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 120.06088618
• Molecular Formula: C5H12OS
• Molecular Weight: 120.22
• SMILES: CSCCCCO
• Topological: 45.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 120.06088618
• Physical Description: sulfury,potato, or green vegetable odour
• Boiling Point: 95.00 to 98.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg
• Solubility: soluble in water and fat
• Density: 0.990-0.997
• Refractive Index: 1.488-1.498
• Synonyms: 4-(Methylthio)butanol, 20582-85-8, 4-(Methylthio)-1-butanol, 4-methylsulfanylbutan-1-ol, 4-(methylsulfanyl)butan-1-ol, 1-Butanol, 4-(methylthio)-, FEMA No. 3600, YL87URY6PC, 4-(methylthio)butan-1-ol, DTXSID60174594, DTXCID0097085, 606-585-4, 927-354-7, 4-methylthiobutan-1-ol, 4-(Methylsulfanyl)-1-butanol, 1-Butanol, 4-methylthio, 4-(methyl thio) butanol, UNII-YL87URY6PC, MFCD00002973, 4-methylsulanylbutan-1-ol, SCHEMBL283183, 4-(Methylthio)butanol, 97%, CHEMBL117865, SCHEMBL1046256, SCHEMBL3327839, SCHEMBL11479450, FEMA 3600, CHEBI:166590, 4-(Methylthio)-1-butanol, 9CI, 4-(Methylthio)-1-butanol, 97%, 4-(Methylthio)butanol, 97%, FG, AKOS009157553, AS-57612, CS-0204406, NS00021837, ST51038175, EN300-170886, G73549, A814718, Q27294573

Application

4-(Methylthio)butanol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of flavor and fragrance compounds, particularly those with savory or meat-like notes. It is employed in organic transformations where the thioether and alcohol functionalities enable selective reactions. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of sulfur-containing heterocycles for pharmaceutical applications. Its unique properties also make it valuable in material science for modifying surface characteristics.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (99.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (99.1%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H332 (99.1%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P317, P321, P330, P362+P364, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (99.1%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (99.1%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (99.1%)

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