(+-)-Ethyl 3-mercapto-2-methylbutanoate

At a glance

Ethyl 3-mercapto-2-methylbutanoate is an extremely potent sulfur-containing ester used in trace amounts in perfumery to provide authentic blackcurrant, cassis, and tropical fruit effects.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
888021-82-7
Profile
fruity, blackcurrant, cassis, tropical fruit, sulfurous
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01