(+/-) Ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate

At a glance

Ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate is an extremely potent sulfur-containing aroma chemical used in minute traces to impart realistic tropical fruit, blackcurrant, and exotic fruity nuances to fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
156472-94-5
Profile
sulfurous, passionfruit, blackcurrant, tropical fruit, juicy
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-27