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Record Information
Version5.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2006-05-22 15:12:42 UTC
Update Date2023-02-21 17:16:34 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0003227
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB03227
Metabolite Identification
Common NameMethanethiol
DescriptionMethanethiol (also known as methyl mercaptan) is a colorless gas that smells like rotten cabbage. It is a natural substance found in the blood, brain, and other tissues of people and animals. It is released from animal feces. It occurs naturally in certain foods, such as some nuts and cheese. It is also one of the main chemicals responsible for bad breath and flatulence. At very high concentrations methanethiol is highly toxic and affects the central nervous system. The chemical formula for methanethiol is CH3SH; it is classified as a thiol. Methanethiol is also considered to be a weak acid, with a pKa of ~10.4. This acidic property makes it reactive with dissolved metals in aqueous solutions. The environmental chemistry of these interactions in seawater or fresh water environments such as lakes has yet to be fully investigated. -- Wikipedia .
Structure
Data?1676999794
Synonyms
ValueSource
MethylmercaptanChEBI
CH3SHHMDB
Mercaptan methyliqueHMDB
MercaptomethaneHMDB
MethanethioleHMDB
MethanthiolHMDB
MethvtioloHMDB
Methyl mercaptanHMDB
Methyl sulfhydrateHMDB
Methyl thioalcoholHMDB
MethylmercaptaanHMDB
MetilmercaptanoHMDB
ThiomethaneHMDB
ThiomethanolHMDB
Methylmercaptan, lead (2+) saltMeSH, HMDB
MethanethiolateMeSH, HMDB
Methylmercaptan, sodium saltMeSH, HMDB
Methylmercaptan, mercury (2+) saltMeSH, HMDB
Chemical FormulaCH4S
Average Molecular Weight48.107
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight48.003370818
IUPAC Namemethanethiol
Traditional Namemethanethiol
CAS Registry Number74-93-1
SMILES
CS
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/CH4S/c1-2/h2H,1H3
InChI KeyLSDPWZHWYPCBBB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alkylthiols. These are organic compounds containing the thiol functional group linked to an alkyl chain.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganosulfur compounds
ClassThiols
Sub ClassAlkylthiols
Direct ParentAlkylthiols
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Alkylthiol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Physiological effect
Disposition
Biological locationRoute of exposureSource
Process
Role
Physical Properties
StateLiquid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting Point-123 °CNot Available
Boiling Point6.10 to 6.20 °C. @ 727.00 mm HgThe Good Scents Company Information System
Water Solubility15.4 mg/mL at 25 °CNot Available
LogP0.932 (est)The Good Scents Company Information System
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility20 g/LALOGPS
logP0.73ALOGPS
logP0.84ChemAxon
logS-0.38ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)10.34ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area0 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count0ChemAxon
Refractivity14.24 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability5.33 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Predicted Chromatographic Properties

Predicted Collision Cross Sections

PredictorAdduct TypeCCS Value (Å2)Reference
DeepCCS[M+H]+112.18930932474
DeepCCS[M-H]-110.43330932474
DeepCCS[M-2H]-145.64630932474
DeepCCS[M+Na]+118.99930932474

Predicted Kovats Retention Indices

Underivatized

MetaboliteSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
MethanethiolCS658.2Standard polar33892256
MethanethiolCS418.5Standard non polar33892256
MethanethiolCS397.2Semi standard non polar33892256

Derivatized

Derivative Name / StructureSMILESKovats RI ValueColumn TypeReference
Methanethiol,1TMS,isomer #1CS[Si](C)(C)C679.2Semi standard non polar33892256
Methanethiol,1TMS,isomer #1CS[Si](C)(C)C723.1Standard non polar33892256
Methanethiol,1TMS,isomer #1CS[Si](C)(C)C772.0Standard polar33892256
Methanethiol,1TBDMS,isomer #1CS[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C941.7Semi standard non polar33892256
Methanethiol,1TBDMS,isomer #1CS[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C927.3Standard non polar33892256
Methanethiol,1TBDMS,isomer #1CS[Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C945.1Standard polar33892256
Spectra

GC-MS Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - Methanethiol GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positivesplash10-0002-9000000000-8d72d46dca582778b7e52016-09-22Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted GC-MSPredicted GC-MS Spectrum - Methanethiol GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, PositiveNot Available2021-10-12Wishart LabView Spectrum
MSMass Spectrum (Electron Ionization)splash10-0002-9000000000-53d9f1ccbdb100d7320d2015-03-01Not AvailableView Spectrum

MS/MS Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyDeposition DateSourceView
Experimental LC-MS/MSLC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol QqQ 7V, positive-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-d9ea435a5473239980512020-07-22HMDB team, MONAView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 10V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-d6688241d1bd9d04eb372015-05-26Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 20V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-d6688241d1bd9d04eb372015-05-26Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 40V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-d6688241d1bd9d04eb372015-05-26Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 10V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-56912dcbda83e96bbb382015-05-27Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 20V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-56912dcbda83e96bbb382015-05-27Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 40V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-56912dcbda83e96bbb382015-05-27Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 10V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-e1d92d2a30bee517d7542021-09-24Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 20V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-e1d92d2a30bee517d7542021-09-24Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 40V, Negative-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-e1d92d2a30bee517d7542021-09-24Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 10V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-ff79e6fa0d49e599887c2021-09-24Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 20V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-ff79e6fa0d49e599887c2021-09-24Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Methanethiol 40V, Positive-QTOFsplash10-0002-9000000000-ff79e6fa0d49e599887c2021-09-24Wishart LabView Spectrum

NMR Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum
Predicted 1D NMR13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted)2021-09-25Wishart LabView Spectrum

IR Spectra

Spectrum TypeDescriptionDeposition DateSourceView
Predicted IR SpectrumIR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M-H]-)2023-02-03FELIX labView Spectrum
Predicted IR SpectrumIR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M+H]+)2023-02-03FELIX labView Spectrum
Predicted IR SpectrumIR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M+Na]+)2023-02-03FELIX labView Spectrum
Biological Properties
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biospecimen Locations
  • Blood
  • Feces
  • Urine
Tissue Locations
  • Fibroblasts
  • Intestine
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodDetected and Quantified5.7 +/- 0.3 uMAdult (>18 years old)BothNormal details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Normal
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Normal
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Normal
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Not Specified
Normal
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Normal
details
UrineDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)BothNormal details
Abnormal Concentrations
BiospecimenStatusValueAgeSexConditionReferenceDetails
BloodDetected and Quantified0.516 +/- 0.068 uMAdult (>18 years old)BothCirrhosis details
BloodDetected and Quantified1.211 +/- 0.128 uMAdult (>18 years old)Both
Cirrhosis
details
BloodDetected and Quantified7.7 +/- 1.1 uMAdult (>18 years old)BothLiver disease (non-encephalopathic) details
BloodDetected and Quantified13.2 +/- 1.0 uMAdult (>18 years old)BothLiver disease (encephalopathic) details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Ulcerative colitis
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Crohn's disease
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Campylobacter jejuni infection
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Clostridium difficile infection
details
FecesDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)Both
Ulcerative Colitis
details
UrineDetected but not QuantifiedNot QuantifiedAdult (>18 years old)BothBreast cancer details
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease References
Cirrhosis
  1. McClain CJ, Zieve L, Doizaki WM, Gilberstadt S, Onstad GR: Blood methanethiol in alcoholic liver disease with and without hepatic encephalopathy. Gut. 1980 Apr;21(4):318-23. [PubMed:7429293 ]
Liver disease
  1. Fabbri EL, Hamner LH 3rd: Congenital complete heart block associated with maternal anti-Ro antibody: a case report. J Perinatol. 1992 Sep;12(3):225-8. [PubMed:1432277 ]
Ulcerative colitis
  1. Garner CE, Smith S, de Lacy Costello B, White P, Spencer R, Probert CS, Ratcliffe NM: Volatile organic compounds from feces and their potential for diagnosis of gastrointestinal disease. FASEB J. 2007 Jun;21(8):1675-88. Epub 2007 Feb 21. [PubMed:17314143 ]
  2. De Preter V, Machiels K, Joossens M, Arijs I, Matthys C, Vermeire S, Rutgeerts P, Verbeke K: Faecal metabolite profiling identifies medium-chain fatty acids as discriminating compounds in IBD. Gut. 2015 Mar;64(3):447-58. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2013-306423. Epub 2014 May 8. [PubMed:24811995 ]
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
  1. Raman M, Ahmed I, Gillevet PM, Probert CS, Ratcliffe NM, Smith S, Greenwood R, Sikaroodi M, Lam V, Crotty P, Bailey J, Myers RP, Rioux KP: Fecal microbiome and volatile organic compound metabolome in obese humans with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 Jul;11(7):868-75.e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2013.02.015. Epub 2013 Feb 27. [PubMed:23454028 ]
Crohn's disease
  1. De Preter V, Machiels K, Joossens M, Arijs I, Matthys C, Vermeire S, Rutgeerts P, Verbeke K: Faecal metabolite profiling identifies medium-chain fatty acids as discriminating compounds in IBD. Gut. 2015 Mar;64(3):447-58. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2013-306423. Epub 2014 May 8. [PubMed:24811995 ]
Perillyl alcohol administration for cancer treatment
  1. Silva CL, Passos M, Camara JS: Solid phase microextraction, mass spectrometry and metabolomic approaches for detection of potential urinary cancer biomarkers--a powerful strategy for breast cancer diagnosis. Talanta. 2012 Jan 30;89:360-8. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2011.12.041. Epub 2011 Dec 22. [PubMed:22284503 ]
Associated OMIM IDs
DrugBank IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB011886
KNApSAcK IDC00001258
Chemspider ID855
KEGG Compound IDC00409
BioCyc IDCPD-7671
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkMethanethiol
METLIN ID3204
PubChem Compound878
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID16007
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDCH4S
MarkerDB IDMDB00000415
Good Scents IDrw1008781
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Download (PDF)
General References
  1. Jiang T, Suarez FL, Levitt MD, Nelson SE, Ziegler EE: Gas production by feces of infants. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2001 May;32(5):534-41. [PubMed:11429513 ]
  2. Walker V, Mills GA, Fortune PM, Wheeler R: Neonatal encephalopathy with a pungent body odour. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 1997 Jul;77(1):F65-6. [PubMed:9279187 ]
  3. Suarez F, Springfield J, Furne J, Levitt M: Differentiation of mouth versus gut as site of origin of odoriferous breath gases after garlic ingestion. Am J Physiol. 1999 Feb;276(2 Pt 1):G425-30. [PubMed:9950816 ]
  4. Yaegaki K, Sanada K: Volatile sulfur compounds in mouth air from clinically healthy subjects and patients with periodontal disease. J Periodontal Res. 1992 Jul;27(4 Pt 1):233-8. [PubMed:1640345 ]
  5. Suarez FL, Furne J, Springfield J, Levitt MD: Failure of activated charcoal to reduce the release of gases produced by the colonic flora. Am J Gastroenterol. 1999 Jan;94(1):208-12. [PubMed:9934757 ]
  6. Jonski G, Young A, Waler SM, Rolla G: Insoluble zinc, cupric and tin pyrophosphates inhibit the formation of volatile sulphur compounds. Eur J Oral Sci. 2004 Oct;112(5):429-32. [PubMed:15458502 ]
  7. Hayward NJ, Jeavons TH, Nicholson AJ, Thornton AG: Development of specific tests for rapid detection of Escherichia coli and all species of Proteus in urine. J Clin Microbiol. 1977 Sep;6(3):195-201. [PubMed:332706 ]
  8. Johnson PW, Lancero H: Function of gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells in the presence of methyl mercaptan. Quintessence Int. 1999 May;30(5):343-9. [PubMed:10635290 ]