| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 1-METHYLTHIO-2-PROPANONE
 |  | [CAS] 
 14109-72-9
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 1-METHYLMERCAPTO-2-PROPANONE
 1-METHYLTHIO-2-PROPANONE
 (METHYLTHIO)ACETONE
 Acetonyl methyl sulphide
 1-Methylthio-2-propanone ((Methylthio)acetone)
 acetonyl methyl sulfide
 1-METHYLTHIO-2-PROPANONE
 (METHYLTHIO)ACETONE
 1-METHYLTHIO-2-PROPANONE, 98+%
 1-Methylthiopropanone
 (Methylthio)acetone, 98+%
 1-(Methylthio)propane-2-one
 3-(Methylthio)-2-propanone
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 604-217-7
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C4H8OS
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00015325
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 104.17
 |  | [MOL File] 
 14109-72-9.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Boiling point ] 
 69-70°C  30mm
 |  | [density ] 
 1,023 g/cm3
 |  | [FEMA ] 
 3882
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 1.4740
 |  | [Fp ] 
 52°C
 |  | [solubility ] 
 Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
 |  | [form ] 
 Oil
 |  | [color ] 
 Colourless
 |  | [Specific Gravity] 
 1.023
 |  | [Odor] 
 at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. melon
 |  | [Odor Type] 
 melon
 |  | [Water Solubility ] 
 Soluble in alcohol and slightly soluble in water.
 |  | [JECFA Number] 
 495
 |  | [BRN ] 
 1737738
 |  | [LogP] 
 0.49
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 14109-72-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R10:Flammable.
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S23:Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) .
 S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
 |  | [RIDADR ] 
 1224
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 3
 |  | [PackingGroup ] 
 III
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 1-Methylthio-2-propanone has an odor reminiscent of melon.
 |  | [Uses] 
 1-Methylthio-2-propanone is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
 |  | [Definition] 
 ChEBI: (Methylthio)acetone is a ketone.
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