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3-Mercapto-2-butanone

CAS No.:40789-98-8
Product Grade: Food Grade
Purity / Assay: 95% min
Molecular Formula:C₄H₈OS
Molecular Weight:104.17
Synonym(s):3-Mercapto-2-butanone, 3-Sulfanylbutan-2-one, 2-Mercapto-3-butanone

a sulfur ketone aroma chemical with a strong, meaty, savory, slightly onion-like odor. It is a sulfur-containing flavor compound formed by the Maillard reaction in meat and meat products. It is used in beef, pork, savory, bouillon and reaction flavor systems at low dosage levels. The product is manufactured under strict quality control with batch-to-batch consistency verified by GC analysis, meeting food-grade specifications for safe and reliable commercial use. KieRay Chem is a reliable supplier of 3-Mercapto-2-butanone (CAS: 40789-98-8). Available in standard commercial pack sizes with complete documentation, it meets the requirements of global industrial buyers. The product is backed by professional technical support and reliable logistics, ensuring a stable long-term supply chain.

• Delivers a characteristic meaty-savory note central to beef, pork and bouillon flavor systems. This ensures reproducible and dependable performance in commercial compounding and food manufacturing. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.
• Recreates authentic cooked-meat sulfur character in reaction and grill flavors. Combined with stable quality and reliable supply, it fits both routine production and new product development. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.
• Adds savory depth to soups, sauces and seasonings at low, controlled doses. Its versatility extends value across beverages, bakery, confectionery, dairy, savory and household segments. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.
• Combines well with pyrazines and other thiols for complete meat flavors. This makes it a practical choice for formulators seeking consistent sensory and functional results. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.
• Supplied with dilution guidance and GC assay documentation for safe compounding. This ensures reproducible and dependable performance in commercial compounding and food manufacturing. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.

25kg/drum, 200kg/drum, IBC Drum
CAS No.: 40789-98-8

Product Name: 3-Mercapto-2-butanone

Purity / Assay:95% min
Molecular Formula:C₄H₈OS
Molecular Weight:104.17
EINECS No.:255-082-2
Synonym(s):3-Mercapto-2-butanone, 3-Sulfanylbutan-2-one, 2-Mercapto-3-butanone

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