dodecyl mercaptan

General Material Information

Preferred name	dodecyl mercaptan
Trivial Name	1-Dodecanethiol
Short Description	dodecanethiol
Formula	C12 H26 S
CAS Number	112-55-0
FEMA Number	4581
ECHA Number	203-984-1
FDA UNII	S8ZJB6X253
Nikkaji Number	J22.130I
Beilstein Number	0969337
MDL	MFCD00004885
Bio Activity Summary	External link
NMR Predictor	External link
JECFA Food Flavoring	1924 dodecanethiol
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	112-55-0 ; N-DODECYLMERCAPTAN
Synonyms	dodecane mercaptan dodecane thiol 1-dodecane thiol dodecane-1-thiol dodecanethiol 1-dodecanethiol N- dodecanethiol dodecanthiol 1-dodecyl mercaptan N- dodecyl mercaptan dodecylmercaptan lauryl mercaptan N- lauryl mercaptan 1-mercaptododecane 1-Dodecanethiol n-Lauryl mercaptan n-Dodecanethiol n-Dodecyl mercaptan 1-Mercaptododecane 1-Dodecyl mercaptan n-Dodecylthiol NSC 814 1-Dodecylthiol Thiokalcol 20 NDM n-Dodecyl thiolate HS 45220

(IUPAC):	Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:	The Periodic Table of Videos
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(IUPAC):	Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
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HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):	Search
Export Tariff Code:	2930.90.9190
ChemSpider:	View
FAO:	Dodecanethiol
Formulations/Preparations: •the commercial product is a mixture of isomers. •grade: 95%

Arkema	Chevron Phillips
EMD Millipore	Endeavour Specialty Chemicals
Kao Corporation	Penta International
R C Treatt & Co Ltd	Robinson Brothers
Santa Cruz Biotechnology	Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich
TCI AMERICA	Endeavour Specialty Chemicals Ltd
Penta International Corporation	Robinson Brothers Limited
R C Treatt and Co Ltd

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	202.40422058105
Specific gravity	@ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon	7.014 to 7.098
Refractive Index	1.454 to 1.464 @ 20 °C
Melting Point	-8 to -7°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point	273 to 274°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point	142 to 143°C @ 16 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure	0.009 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density	6.9
Flash Point TCC Value	120 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	6.537 est
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 0.2251 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No

Odor Type: Sulfurous
skunk, cooked, meaty
General comment	At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. skunk cooked meat
Flavor Type: Meaty
meaty
General comment	Meaty

Applications	antioxidants and stabilizers
Flavoring purposes	Beverage, Meat, Savory
Other purposes	Chewing gum, Confection

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. R 42/43 - May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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 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:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Category:
antioxidants and stabilizers
Recommendation for dodecyl mercaptan usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

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: 24
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	-
beverages(nonalcoholic):		0.00100	0.00500
beverages(alcoholic):		0.00100	0.00500
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		0.00500	0.02000
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	-
fruit ices:		-	-
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		0.00500	0.02000
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:		-	-