7314-30-9

Basic information

• Product Name: dimethylpropiothetin
• Synonyms: 3-Dimethylsulfoniopropionate;Dimethyl-3-propiothetin;C04022;S,S-Dimethyl-beta-propiothetin;S-Dimethylsulfonium propionic acid;DiMethylsulfonioproprionate;DiMethylpropiothetin (DiMethylsulfonioproprionate) HCl forM;DiMethylsulfonioproprionate (Also See C178060)
• CAS NO: 7314-30-9
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O2S
• Molecular Weight: 134.198
• Product Categories: Aliphatics;Environmental;Metabolites & Impurities
• Mol File: 7314-30-9.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Storage Temp.: Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere
• Solubility: Methanol, Water
• Stability: Very Hygroscopic, Unstable at room temperature
• CAS DataBase Reference: dimethylpropiothetin(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: dimethylpropiothetin(7314-30-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: dimethylpropiothetin(7314-30-9)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 7314-30-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Dimethylpropiothetin, also known as dimethylsulfonioproprionate, is a sulfonium betaine compound that is primarily produced by marine phytoplankton. It is obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group of 3-dimethylsulfoniopropionic acid and serves as the main precursor to the climatically important gas dimethylsulfide (DMS). Dimethylpropiothetin plays a crucial role in the earth's atmosphere as a primary source of sulfur aerosol, which may have an influence on global temperature.

Uses

Used in Atmospheric Chemistry:
Dimethylpropiothetin is used as a precursor for the production of dimethylsulfide (DMS), which is a significant contributor to the formation of sulfur aerosols in the earth's atmosphere. The expression is: dimethylpropiothetin is used as a precursor for [DMS production] for [contributing to sulfur aerosol formation and potentially influencing global temperature].
Used in Climate Research:
Dimethylpropiothetin is used as a key compound in climate research to study the role of sulfur aerosols in the earth's atmosphere and their potential impact on global temperature. The expression is: dimethylpropiothetin is used as a research compound for [studying the role of sulfur aerosols in climate regulation] for [understanding the influence of DMS and its precursors on global temperature].
Used in Marine Biology:
Dimethylpropiothetin is used as a metabolite produced by marine phytoplankton, which is an essential component of the marine ecosystem. The expression is: dimethylpropiothetin is used as a metabolite in [marine phytoplankton] for [contributing to the production of DMS and its role in the marine ecosystem].

InChI:InChI=1/C5H10O2S/c1-8(2)4-3-5(6)7/h3-4H2,1-2H3

Upstream product

• 7314-30-9 dimethylsulfoniopropionate 
• 4337-33-1 (2‐carboxyethyl)dimethylsulfonium chloride 

Downstream Products

• 1303567-81-8 dimethylsulfoniopropionate picrate 

Relevant articles and documents

Method for preparing dimethyl-beta-propiothetin

The invention relates to a method for preparing dimethyl-beta-propiothetin (DMPT), and relates to the technical field of organic chemistry. The invention adopts a two-step synthesis method comprising the following steps: firstly, preparing beta-dimethyl mercaptopropionic acid chloride from chloropropionic acid and dimethyl sulfide; and then adding sodium bicarbonate for reaction, and recrystallizing and drying to obtain the DMPT. The invention adopts a unique synthesis method, wherein a yield of an intermediate product synthesized in a first step is 65-84%, and the purity of the product DMPT after purification can reach 96%; and the method provided by the invention is high in purity of the product, simple in synthesis step and suitable for popularization and application.