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