1-(Methylthio)-1-propene

At a glance

Synthetic 1-(Methylthio)-1-propene is made by reacting allyl chloride with sodium methanethiolate; it provides a pungent garlic‑like, spicy‑sweet top note used as a trace modifier in fine fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic (allyl chloride + sodium methanethiolate)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
aliphatic thioether (sulfur)
CAS number
10152-77-9
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-09