| Identification | |
| Name: | 3-(methylthio)propionaldehyde |
| Synonyms: | Propionaldehyde,3-(methylthio)- (6CI,7CI,8CI);3-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde;3-(Methylthio)propanal;3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde;3-Methylsulfanylpropionaldehyde;Methional;NSC 15874;b-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde;b-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde;b-(Methylthio)propionic aldehyde;3-Methylthio propionaldehyde; |
| CAS: | 3268-49-3 |
| EINECS: | 221-882-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H8OS |
| Molecular Weight: | 104.17 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H8OS/c1-6-4-2-3-5/h3H,2,4H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2785 |
| Melting Point: | -68ºC |
| Density: | 1.05 |
| Stability: | Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. |
| Refractive index: | 1.484-1.493 |
| Water Solubility: | slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility: | slightly soluble in water |
| Appearance: | colorless to amber liquid with an extremely foul and persistent odor |
| Specification: |
Methional (CAS NO.3268-49-3), its Synonyms are 3-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde ; 3-(Methylthio)propanal ; 3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde ; 3-Methylmercaptopropyl aldehyde ; Methylmercaptopropionic aldehyde ; beta-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde ; beta-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde ; Propanal, 3-(methylthio)- ; Propionaldehyde, 3-(methylthio)- . It is slightly soluble in water and denser than water and if contact it may slightly irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| HS Code: | 29309070 |
| Storage Temperature: | 2-8°C |
| Sensitive: | Air Sensitive |
| Usage: | Used to make methionine as a supplement to chicken feed (kirk-othmer). |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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