161193-03-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(acetyloxy)-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid
• CAS NO: 161193-03-9
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₄S
• Molecular Weight: 192.2328
• Mol File: 161193-03-9.mol
• Article Data: 8

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 350.3°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 165.6°C
• Density: 1.228g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 7.65E-06mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.496
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(acetyloxy)-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(acetyloxy)-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid(161193-03-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(acetyloxy)-4-(methylsulfanyl)butanoic acid(161193-03-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 161193-03-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Upstream product

• 15667-63-7 2-acetoxy-3-butenenitrile 
• 583-91-5 2-hydroxy 4-methylthiobutyric acid 
• 75-36-5 acetyl chloride 
• 348-67-4 D-methionine 

Relevant articles and documents

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