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C5H10O3S
150.2 g/mol
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2-Hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid

CAS583-91-5EC209-523-0
Category
Food Additive
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
livestock dietary supplement

2-Hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid is a light brown liquid used as a livestock dietary supplement. It is commonly included in animal feed to provide a source of methionine activity.

livestock dietary supplementpoultry feed additive

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bulk sweetener for low calorie foods

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Flavoring agent or adjuvant

Referencestereoisomer of

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pharmaceutical raw material

Safety Reference

Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H313May be harmful in contact with skin

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2-Hydroxy-4-methylthiobutanoic acid (CAS 583-91-5) is 2930.90.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2930.90

EU CN code (8-digit)

2930 90 30

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-hydroxy-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid

InChIKey

ONFOSYPQQXJWGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CSCCC(C(=O)O)O

Synonyms (21)
  • MHA-FA
  • Alimet
  • Desmeninol
  • MHA acid
  • alpha-Hydroxy-DL-methionine

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