Preferred name | propyl mercaptan |
Trivial Name | 1-Propanethiol |
Short Description | propanethiol |
Formula | C3 H8 S |
CAS Number | 107-03-9 |
FEMA Number | 3521 |
Flavis Number | 12.071 |
ECHA Number | 203-455-5 |
FDA UNII | 4AB0N08V2H |
Nikkaji Number | J4.046K |
Beilstein Number | 1696860 |
MDL | MFCD00004900 |
COE Number | 11816 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 509 propanethiol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 107-03-9 ; PROPYL MERCAPTAN |
Synonyms |
|
Google Scholar | Start search |
Google Books | Start search |
Google Patents | Start search |
Perfumer & Flavorists | Start search |
EU Patents | Start search |
PubMeb | Start search |
NCBI | Start search |
propane-1-thiol | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 107-03-9 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7848 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134972244 |
(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 |
KEGG (GenomeNet): | C08390 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB34238 |
FooDB: | FDB012550 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9190 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
FAO: | Propanethiol |
Formulations/Preparations: grade: 95% |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 76.161758422852 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.006 to 7.048 |
Refractive Index | 1.436 to 1.439 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -113 to -111°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 67 to 68°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 155.584 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 2.54 |
Flash Point TCC Value | -20 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.81 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
oils | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 3780 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water, 1900 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Alliaceous | |
cabbage, gassy, sweet, onion | |
Odor strength | very high , recommend smelling in a 0.01 % solution or less |
Substantivity | 8 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. cabbage natural gas sweet onion |
Flavor Type: Alliaceous | |
alliaceous, fresh, meaty, onion, sulfurous | |
General comment | Alliaceous fresh meaty onion sulfurous |
(data available) |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 11 - Highly flammable. R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. 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 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, 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: | |
gavage-rat LD50 1790 mg/kg (Fairchild & Stokinger, 1958) intraperitoneal-rat LD50 515 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: COMA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. gavage-rat LD50 134 mg/kg Referred to as 3-mercapto-1-propanol in reference (Elf Atochem, 1981b) oral-rat LD50 1790 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: COMA BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-rat LC50 7300 ppm/4H BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: LACRIMATION: EYE LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY STIMULATION American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. inhalation-mouse LC50 4010 ppm/4H SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: CHROMODACYRORREA: EYE BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY STIMULATION American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 2.20 (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: 10 | |||
Click here to view publication 10 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 0.92900 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | 1.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | 1.25000 | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 1.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 1.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 1.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | 2.20000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | 2.20000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | 3.00000 | |
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 |
EPI System: View |
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards:search |
NIOSH Pocket Guide:search |
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search |
AIDS Citations:Search |
Cancer Citations:Search |
Toxicology Citations:Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):107-03-9 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7848 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 2402 |
WGK Germany:3 |
propane-1-thiol |
Chemidplus:0000107039 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:107-03-9 |