Preferred name | ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate |
Trivial Name | Ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate |
Short Description | propionic acid, 2-mercapto-, ethyl ester |
Formula | C5 H10 O2 S |
CAS Number | 19788-49-9 |
FEMA Number | 3279 |
Flavis Number | 12.046 |
ECHA Number | 243-314-5 |
FDA UNII | 3I8OLS586D |
Nikkaji Number | J101.165K |
MDL | MFCD00040233 |
COE Number | 11469 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.20 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 552 ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 19788-49-9 ; ETHYL 2-MERCAPTOPROPIONATE |
Synonyms |
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(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 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31521 |
FooDB: | FDB009398 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9190 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
FAO: | Ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 134.1981048584 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.606 to 8.689 |
Refractive Index | 1.444 to 1.454 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 40 to 41°C @ 1 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 1.382 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 58.33 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.488 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 7947 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Stability | |
stable in most media | Unspecified |
Odor Type: Sulfurous | |
sulfurous, meaty, onion green onion | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfury meaty green onion |
Flavor Type: Onion | |
onion, cooked, garlic | |
General comment | Onion cooked garlic |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Fruit , Guava , Passion fruit , Wine |
Flavoring purposes | Cheese , Tropical |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. 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 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: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
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 | |||
Recommendation for ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate usage levels up to: | |||
0.0100 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.39 (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: 5 | |||
Click here to view publication 5 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 1.50000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.10000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | 10.00000 | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 0.10000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 0.10000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 1.20000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | 0.20000 | |
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 |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):19788-49-9 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :519709 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1993 |
WGK Germany:3 |
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Chemidplus:0019788499 |