Preferred name | phenyl mercaptan |
Trivial Name | Thiophenol |
Short Description | benzenethiol |
Formula | C6 H6 S |
CAS Number | 108-98-5 |
Deleted CAS Number | 1429189-89-8 |
FEMA Number | 3616 |
Flavis Number | 12.08 |
ECHA Number | 203-635-3 |
FDA UNII | 7K011JR4T0 |
Nikkaji Number | J2.874F |
Beilstein Number | 0506523 |
MDL | MFCD00004826 |
COE Number | 11585 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 525 benzenethiol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 108-98-5 ; BENZENETHIOL |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 108-98-5 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7969 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134973506 |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB33746 |
FooDB: | FDB011878 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.2800 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
FAO: | Benzenethiol |
Formulations/Preparations: grade: 99% |
Jinan Enlighten Chemical Technology(Wutong Aroma ) | Penta International |
Sigma-Aldrich | Synerzine |
WholeChem | Penta International Corporation |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 110.17881774902 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.928 to 8.987 |
Refractive Index | 1.589 to 1.593 @ 20 °C |
Vapor Pressure | 2.073 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 3.8 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 50.56 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.52 |
Solubility | |
alcohol, slightly | Yes |
ether | Yes |
oils | Yes |
water, 765.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Meaty | |
garlic, meaty, phenolic, sulfurous, rubbery, alliaceous | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. repulsive penetrating garlic |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 2, 49, (1991) | Meaty, phenolic, sulfuraceous, with a rubbery allicious backnote |
Flavor Type: Meaty | |
meaty, phenolic, burnt, rubbery, sulfurous | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 2, 49, (1991) | At 20.00 ppm. Meaty, phenolic, with a burnt rubber sulfureous nuance |
(data available) |
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European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
T+ - Very toxic. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 24/25 - Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 26 - Very toxic by inhalation. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. S 01/02 - Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 23 - Do not breath vapour. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
gavage-rat LD50 46 mg/kg (Fairchild & Stokinger, 1958) oral-bird - wild LD50 24 mg/kg Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 21, Pg. 315, 1972. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 25 mg/kg National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689 oral-mouse LD50 267 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0557376 intraperitoneal-rat LD50 9800 ug/kg BEHAVIORAL: COMA BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. oral-rat LD50 46200 ug/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: COMA American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-rabbit LD50 134 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: CYANOSIS BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. skin-rat LD50 300 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): PRIMARY IRRITATION: AFTER TOPICAL EXPOSURE American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-mouse LC50 28 ppm/4H SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: LACRIMATION: EYE BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY STIMULATION American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. inhalation-rat LC50 33 ppm/4H SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: LACRIMATION: EYE BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY STIMULATION American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for phenyl mercaptan usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.73 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | II | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 12 | |||
Click here to view publication 12 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 5.30000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.50000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 3.70000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | 0.20000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 5.50000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 2.50000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | 3.10000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | 5.50000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 8 (FGE.08)[1]: Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical group 20 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 74 (FGE.74)[1]: Consideration of Simple Aliphatic Sulphides and Thiols evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) Structurally related to Aliphatic and Alicyclic Mono-, Di-, Tri-, and Polysulphides with or without Additional Oxygenated Functional Groups from Chemical Group 20 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08 (2008) View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 1 (FGE.08Rev1): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 91 (FGE.91): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd and 68th meetings) structurally related to aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08Rev1 (2009) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 3 (FGE.08Rev3): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 08, Revision 4 (FGE.08Rev4): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
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