mercaptopentanone,2-mercapto-3-pentanone

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  • CAT Number: M074939
  • CAS Number: 17042-24-9
  • Molecular Formula: C5H10OS
  • Molecular Weight: 118.19
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Mercaptopentanone(Cat No.:M074939), also known as 2-mercapto-3-pentanone, is an organic compound characterized by a five-carbon chain with a ketone functional group (C=O) at the third carbon and a thiol (SH) group at the second carbon. This compound exhibits a strong and pungent odor due to its thiol group. Mercaptopentanone finds application in organic synthesis as a building block for the preparation of various sulfur-containing compounds, such as thioesters and thiazoles. Additionally, it is utilized in flavor and fragrance formulations, contributing to the aroma of certain foods, beverages, and consumer products.


Catalog Number M074939
CAS Number 17042-24-9
Molecular Formula C5H10OS
Purity ≥95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name 2-sulfanylpentan-3-one
InChI InChI=1S/C5H10OS/c1-3-5(6)4(2)7/h4,7H,3H2,1-2H3
InChIKey TWOGJUHCCNLYPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCC(=O)C(C)S

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