Preferred name | methionol |
Trivial Name | 3-(Methylthio)-1-propanol |
Short Description | 3-(methylthio)propanol |
Formula | C4 H10 O S |
CAS Number | 505-10-2 |
FEMA Number | 3415 |
Flavis Number | 12.062 |
ECHA Number | 208-004-6 |
FDA UNII | H1E1U441XX |
Nikkaji Number | J97.164B |
MDL | MFCD00036560 |
COE Number | 11554 |
xLogP3-AA | 0.50 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 461 3-(methylthio)propanol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 505-10-2 ; 3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPANOL |
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3-methylsulfanylpropan-1-ol | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 505-10-2 |
Pubchem (cid): | 10448 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134976105 |
Flavornet: | 505-10-2 |
(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31716 |
FooDB: | FDB008379 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01427 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9999 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
FAO: | 3-(Methylthio)propanol |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 106.18789672852 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.521 to 8.554 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.546 to 8.596 |
Refractive Index | 1.488 to 1.494 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 89 to 90°C @ 13 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 194 to 195°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.156 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 3.6 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 90.56 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 0.417 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
oils | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 4.745e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Stability | |
stable in most media | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Meaty | |
sulfurous, onion, sweet, soup, vegetable, savory, cooked | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous onion sweet soup vegetable |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) | SuIfureous and onion-like with a sweet, savory, soupy-cooked vegetable nuance |
Flavor Type: Onion | |
sweet, soup, meaty, onion, garlic, savory, bouillon | |
General comment | Sweet soup meat |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) | Onion- and garlic-like, with a savory bouillion-like note |
Used in meat, savory, beer, wine and soup flavors. | Meaty |
Used in high dilution in savoury soups for it’s sulphurous, garlic-like aroma/taste, bakery at 0.1ppm, beverages at 0.05ppm. | Meaty |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Flavoring purposes | Bakery , Beer , Beverage , Cheese , Garlic , Meat , Savory , Soup , Spearmint , Tomato , Wine |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
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: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for methionol usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 2.80 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Structure Class: | I | ||
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: 7. Update in publication number(s): 29 | |||
Click here to view publication 7 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 0.10000 | 0.10000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.05000 | 0.05000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 0.30000 | 2.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | 0.10000 | 0.10000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
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 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 |
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 |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic mono- and di-thiols and mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups (chemical group 20) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):505-10-2 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :10448 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:3 |
3-methylsulfanylpropan-1-ol |
Chemidplus:0000505102 |