Desmeninol
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid;
MHA;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
> Carboxylate
>> Thioether-group Carboxylate
>>> Hydroxy Thiaalkyl Carboxylate
>>> Hydroxy Thia-linearalkyl Carboxylate
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 583-91-5
EINECS: 209-523-0
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C5H10O3S
Molecular Weight: 150.20
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), liquid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Liquid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rat oral LD50 |
3478mg/kg[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent cleansing, dispersing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
85.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Liquid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as cleansing agent.
2, Feed
Use as feed additive.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 583-91-5, Desmeninol
Update: 20181015(1);