Name: Methyl Propyl Sulfide
Cas: 3877-15-4
Purity: 99%
MOQ: 1KG
Directory Guidance on Methyl Propyl Sulfide
Chemical Structure

Basic Info
Methyl propyl sulfide is an organic sulfur compound with the chemical form C₄H₁₀S, formed from methyl (-Ch ₃) and propyl (-C₃H₇) joined by sulfur atoms (-S-). It is a colorless to yellowish volatile liquid with a pungent odor typical of thioether, commonly found in some natural products or industrial synthetic intermediates. The thioether bond (C-S-C) in its molecular structure gives it certain chemical reactivity, such as oxidation to sulfoxides or sulfones.
As a chemical raw material, methyl propyl sulfide is mainly used in the field of organic synthesis, and can be used as an intermediate in fragrance, pesticide or pharmaceutical synthesis. The presence of lone pair electrons in sulfur atoms enables it to participate in coordination reactions and has potential applications in metal catalysts or ligand design. In addition, it may be used to study the environmental behavior of sulfur-containing volatile organic compounds (VSCs) or for food flavor component analysis.
Product Introduction
| Melting point | -113°C |
| Boiling point | 95.5 °C(lit.) |
| density | 0.842 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.4430(lit.) |
| Fp | 63 °F |
| storage temp. | Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere |
| solubility | Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | liquid |
| color | Colourless |
| Odor | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. alliaceous creamy green leek |
| Odor Type | alliaceous |
| MF: | C4H10S |
| MW: | 90.19 |
| EINECS: | 223-403-5 |
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | Methyl Propyl Sulfide |
| CAS No. | 3877-15-4 |
| Appearance | liquid |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Packing | As your requirements |
Product Packaging
1. Organic synthesis and chemical industry
(1) Intermediates of organic synthesis
Methyl Propyl Sulfide is also used in the synthesis of sulfur-containing heterocyclic compounds (such as thiophene derivatives) and thioether functional materials.
Participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions to prepare higher molecular weight thioethers or mercaptans.
(2) solvent and reaction medium
Methyl Propyl Sulfide, as an aprotic polar solvent, is suitable for certain special organic reactions (such as metal-catalyzed reactions).
2. Spices and food additives
(1) Edible spice ingredients
Methyl Propyl Sulfide has a irritating odor like onion and garlic and can be used in blending meat flavors or flavoring agent (the dosage must be strictly controlled).
It can be used together with diallyl sulfide to enhance food flavor.
3. Materials science and surface treatment
(1) polymer material modification
Methyl Propyl Sulfide is a sulfur-containing crosslinking agent used in vulcanization processes of rubber or plastics to improve material elasticity.
(2) Metal surface treatment
Methyl Propyl Sulfide as an additive in electroplating solution may affect the coating uniformity (research stage).
4. Fuel and energy
(1) Fuel additives (potential applications)
Sulfur-containing compounds may affect fuel combustion performance, but environmental regulations (sulfur emission issues) need to be considered.
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