Preferred name | ethyl isothiocyanate |
Trivial Name | Ethyl isothiocyanate |
Short Description | isothiocyanatoethane |
Formula | C3 H5 N S |
CAS Number | 542-85-8 |
FEMA Number | 4420 |
ECHA Number | 208-831-2 |
FDA UNII | 3284MJ2T8P |
Nikkaji Number | J33.544D |
Beilstein Number | 1737705 |
MDL | MFCD00004820 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1885 ethyl isothiocyanate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 542-85-8 ; ETHYL ISOTHIOCYANATE |
Synonyms |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
CHEMBL: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | Search |
FooDB: | FDB009395 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9190 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
BOC Sciences | DeLong Chemicals America |
EMD Millipore | Penta International |
Santa Cruz Biotechnology | Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich |
TCI AMERICA | Penta International Corporation |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 87.14485168457 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.296 to 8.354 |
Refractive Index | 1.51 to 1.515 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | -6 to -4°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 130 to 132°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 11.45 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 31.67 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.47 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 7022 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Pungent | |
pungent, mustard, garlic | |
General comment | At 0.01 % in propylene glycol. pungent mustard garlic |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Flavoring purposes | Horseradish , Mustard , Radish , Wasabi |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
T - Toxic. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 01/02 - Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. S 37 - Wear suitable gloves. 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: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for ethyl isothiocyanate 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: 23 | |||
Click here to view publication 23 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | - | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 0.50000 | 5.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | 0.20000 | 1.00000 | |
snack foods: | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | 0.10000 | 0.50000 | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):542-85-8 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :10966 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3286 |
WGK Germany:3 |
isothiocyanatoethane |
Chemidplus:0000542858 |
RTECS:NX8590000 for cas# 542-85-8 |