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May be synthesized by reduction of 4-bromo-2-butanone with NaHS; by reacting methyl vinyl ketone with hydrogen sulfide; from methyl vinyl ketone and thioacetamide; from methyl vinyl ketone and hydrogen sulfide at 12 to 15°C by a patented process.

4-Mercapto-2-butanone performs organoleptic roles in food and beverages. A synthesis reagent.

ChEBI: 4-Mercapto-2-butanone is a ketone.

By reduction of 4-bromo-2-butanone with NaHS; by reacting methyl vinyl ketone with hydrogen sulfide; from methyl vinyl ketone and thioacetamide; from methyl vinyl ketone and hydrogen sulfide at 12 to 15°C by patented process.