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Methional
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3-Methylthiopropionaldehyde ; 3-methylsulfanylpropanal ; Methyl mercaptopropionaldehyde ; Methyl mercaptopropionic aldehyde ; 3-methyl thiopropionaldehyde ; 3-(methylmercapto)propionaldehyde ; 3-methylthio propionaldehyde ; 3-(methylthio)propanal ; 3-methylthiopropanal ; 4-thiapentanal
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| Company | Ingredient Name | Learn more | Naturality | Certifications | MOQ | Purity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Methional | Discover | Synthetic Aroma Chemicals | - | - |
General Presentation
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CAS N° :
3268-49-3 -
EINECS number :
221-882-5 -
FEMA number :
2747 -
FLAVIS number :
12,001
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JECFA number :
466 -
Volatility :
Heart/Base -
Price Range :
€€€
Physico-chemical properties
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Appearance :
Colorless liquid -
Density :
1,043 -
Refractive Index @20°C :
1,484 – 1,493 -
Optical rotation :
Donnée indisponible. -
Vapor pressure :
0,397 mmhg @20°C -
Flash Point :
74°C (165,2°F)
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Molecular formula :
C4H8OS -
Molecular Weight :
104,17 g/mol -
Log P :
Donnée indisponible. -
Fusion Point :
-75°C (-103°F) -
Boiling Point :
166°C (330,8°F) -
Detection Threshold :
Donnée indisponible.
Chemistry & Uses
Uses in perfumery :
Methional is used in mushroom, wet undergrowth, food notes and heady flowery accords. Can bring naturalness to fruity notes in reasonable doses.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Natural availability :
Methional is present in many foods of our daily life, starting with some cheeses like gorgonzola. It is however synthetic Methional which is most often used in perfumery.
Isomerism :
Methional does not have any isomer used in perfumery.
Synthesis precursor :
Methional is an aldehyde capable of forming Schiff bases with Methyl Anthranilate or Indole for example.
Synthesis route :
Methional is a sulfur compound, synthesized by a sulfurylation of 3-thiopropanal.
Stability :
Stable in perfumes and diverse functional bases
Other comments :
Data not available.
Labelling
Allergens :
This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
Signal word :
Danger
Hazard pictograms :
Precautionary statements :
| HAZARD | PRECAUTION |
|---|---|
| H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. |
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… |
IFRA
IFRA 51th :
This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment
