Bis(methylthio)methane

• CAT Number: M121715
• CAS Number: 1618-26-4
• Molecular Formula: C3H8S2
• Molecular Weight: 108.22
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: bis(methylsulfanyl)methane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8S2/c1-4-3-5-2/h3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: LOCDPORVFVOGCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CSCSC

Bis(methylthio)methane（Cat No.:M121715） is an organic compound with the chemical formula (CH3S)2CH2. It is a colorless liquid with a garlic-like odor, found naturally in garlic and other Allium species. Bis(methylthio)methane is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages due to its garlic-like taste and aroma. It is also studied for its potential health benefits, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Additionally, bis(methylthio)methane is used in organic synthesis as a building block for the preparation of sulfur-containing compounds.