Compound Summary

General Compound Information

ethyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate

Description
Ethyl 3-methylthiopropionate is a carboxylic ester obtained by the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3-(methylthio)propionic acid with ethanol. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a carboxylic ester and an organosulfur compound. It derives from a 3-(methylthio)propionic acid.
Synonyms
13327-56-5;  Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propionate;  Ethyl 3-(methylthio)propanoate;  Ethyl 3-methylthiopropionate;  Propanoic acid, 3-(methylthio)-, ethyl ester;
FlavorDB ID
3426
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
148.23
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2S
Openeye Can Smiles
CCOC(=O)CCSC
IUPAC Inchikey
YSNWHRKJEKWJNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
Quality information of this compound is not available!
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Toxicity Summary
Link to the Distributed Structure-Searchable Toxicity (DSSTox) Database
Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
ETHYL 3-METHYLTHIOPROPIONATE is used for FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT. More food additive safty information please view GRAS report.
Receptors
Receptor information of this compound is not available!
GC-MS Consensus Spectra
GC-MS Consensus Spectra information of this compound is not available!