1256. Bis(methylthio)methane

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1618-26-4
Bis[methylmercapto]methane; methylenebis[methyl sulfide].
C3H8S2; mol wt 108.23.
C 33.29%, H 7.45%, S 59.25%.

Description and references

Odorous principle of the white truffle Tuber magnatum (Pico) Vitt., Tuberaceae. Isoln and mass spectra: A. Fiecchi et al., Tetrahedron Lett. 8, 1681 (1967). Synthesis from methyl mercaptan: B"ohme, Marx, Ber. 74, 1672 (1941).

Chemical structure

Properties

Oily liquid. Odor in high dilutions reminiscent of white truffles. The odor of the neat liquid resembles that of freshly prepd mustard without its acrid and irritating qualities. bp 148-149°. Insol in aq alkali solns.