Methylthio Butanone（CAS#13678-58-5）

Introduction

1-Methylthio-2-butanone is an organic compound, and its English name is 1-(Methylthio)-2-butanone.

Quality:

- Appearance: 1-Methylthio-2-butanone is a colorless to light yellow liquid.

- Odor: Has a pungent odor similar to sulfur.

- Solubility: Soluble in most organic solvents and slightly soluble in water.

Use:

- It can also be used as a reagent in organic synthesis to participate in a series of chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic substitution reactions and alkylation reactions.

Method:

- 1-Methylthio-2-butanone can be obtained by the reaction of sodium ethanol sulfate and nonanal.

- In the first step, sodium ethanol sulfate reacts with nonanal to produce 1-(ethylthio)nonanol.

- In the second step, 1-(ethylthio)nonanol undergoes an oxidation reaction to obtain 1-methylthio-2-butanone.

Safety Information:

- 1-Methylthio-2-butanone has a pungent odor and should be used carefully to prevent inhalation or contact with eyes and skin.

- Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

- Appropriate safety procedures and regulations should be followed when storing and using them.