3-(Acetylthio)propanoic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 6291-62-9]

Identification

• Name: 3-(Acetylthio)propanoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: NSC 8520
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O₃S
• Molecular Weight: 162.21
• CAS Registry Number: 6291-62-9

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (7.3 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.141±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 68 ºC (5 Torr)^**
• Refractive index: 1.4773 (589.3 nm 17 ºC)^**
• Flash point: 93.9±10.6 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Fraser, J. B.; Biochemical Journal 1947, V41, P328-33.