Preferred name | isobutyl mercaptan |
Trivial Name | 2-Methyl-1-propanethiol |
Short Description | 2-methyl-1-propanethiol |
Formula | C4 H10 S |
CAS Number | 513-44-0 |
FEMA Number | 3874 |
Flavis Number | 12.173 |
ECHA Number | 208-162-6 |
FDA UNII | 9H070UFP2X |
Nikkaji Number | J6.281B |
Beilstein Number | 1730890 |
MDL | MFCD00004882 |
COE Number | 11536 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.80 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 512 2-methyl-1-propanethiol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 513-44-0 ; 2-METHYL-1-PROPANETHIOL |
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): | HMDB31245 |
FooDB: | FDB003273 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9190 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
FAO: | 2-Methyl-1-propanethiol |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 90.188697814941 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 6.898 to 6.956 |
Refractive Index | 1.438 to 1.441 @ 20 °C |
Vapor Pressure | 74.122002 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 3.1 |
Flash Point TCC Value | -9.44 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.305 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
oils | Yes |
water, 1723 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
Odor Type: Sulfurous | |
cooked, vegetable, mustard | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. cooked vegetable mustard |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Asafoetida , Cumin oil replacer , Pepper , Pepper black pepper , Pepper tree berry |
Flavoring purposes | Asafoetida , Asparagus , Chive , Durian , Garlic , Jackfruit , Leek , Mustard , Onion , Pepper black pepper , Pepper tabasco pepper , Pepper tree berry , Savory , Scallion , Shallot , Vegetable , Wasabi |
Other purposes | Pepper chili pepper , Watercress nasturtium |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 12 - Extremely flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. 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: | |
gavage-rat LD50 7168 mg/kg (Fairchild & Stokinger, 1958) intraperitoneal-rat LD50 917 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: CYANOSIS American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. oral-rat LD50 7168 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: CYANOSIS American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. Vol. 19, Pg. 171, 1958. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for isobutyl mercaptan usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | ND (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: 18 | |||
Click here to view publication 18 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
milk products: | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | 3000.00000 | 10000.00000 | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
soups: | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | 0.10000 | 5.00000 |
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):513-44-0 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :10558 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 2347 |
WGK Germany:3 |
2-methylpropane-1-thiol |
Chemidplus:0000513440 |
RTECS:TZ7630000 for cas# 513-44-0 |