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General Material Information

Preferred name 3-mercapto-3-methyl butanol
Trivial Name 3-Mercapto-3-methylbutanol
Short Description 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol
Formula C5 H12 O S
CAS Number 34300-94-2
FEMA Number 3854
Flavis Number 12.137
FDA UNII 1RF3LN9685
Nikkaji Number J937.258J
MDL MFCD00101881
xLogP3-AA 0.80 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 544 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 34300-94-2 ; 3-MERCAPTO-3-METHYL-1-BUTANOL
Synonyms
  • butan-1-ol, 3-mercapto-3-methyl-
  • 1-butanol, 3-mercapto-3-methyl-
  • 3-mercapto-3-methyl butan-1-ol
  • 3-mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol
  • 3-mercapto-3-methylbutan-1-ol
  • 3-mercapto-3-methylbutanol
  • mercaptomethyl butanol
  • mercaptomethylbutanol
  • mercaptomethylbutanol 10 TRIAC
  • 3-methyl-3-sulfanyl-1-butanol
  • 3-methyl-3-sulfanylbutan-1-ol
  • 3-methyl-3-sulfanylbutan-1-ol
  • 1-Butanol, 3-mercapto-3-methyl-
  • 3-Mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol
  • 3-Mercapto-3-methylbutanol
  • 3-Sulfanyl-3-methylbutan-1-ol

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(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB36149
FooDB:FDB015000
Export Tariff Code:2930.90.9999
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
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FAO:3-Mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 120.21484375
Specific gravity @ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.189 to 8.239
Refractive Index 1.48 to 1.49 @ 20 °C
Vapor Pressure 0.15 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 62.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 0.93 est
Solubility
acetone Yes
alcohol Yes
water Yes
water, 1.014e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Meaty
roasted, spicy, sweet, vegetable
General comment At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. roasted spicy sweet vegetable
Flavor Type: Meaty
meaty, beef juice, gravy, savory
General comment Powerful meaty, beef juice and gravy notes. Presented in 10% dilution
MERCAPTOMETHYLBUTANOL, in higher dosages, is key for crusty or roasted meat tonalities. In lower dosages (0.02 ppm) works nicely in grapefruit flavors. Very powerful meaty, beef juice and gravy notes. Presented in 10% dilution

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Flavoring purposes Beef, Broth, Coffee, Meat, Savory

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R 36 - Irritating to eyes.
R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
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 37/39 - Wear suitable 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

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for 3-mercapto-3-methyl butanol usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 6.80 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 2.00 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 7.2 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:90 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class: III
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
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 0.020000.05000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.010000.02000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: 0.100000.50000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: 0.010000.02000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 0.010000.02000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 0.010000.02000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: 0.020000.05000
hard candy: 0.020000.05000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: 0.020000.05000
milk products: 0.010000.02000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: 0.020000.05000
soft candy: 0.010000.02000
soups: 0.020000.05000
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 0.010000.02000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): --
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): --
Processed fruit (04.1): --
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 0.020000.05000
Chewing gum (05.3): 0.100000.50000
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 0.010000.02000
Bakery wares (07.0): 0.020000.05000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 0.020000.05000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): --
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 0.020000.05000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): --
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 0.010000.02000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): --
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 0.020000.05000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): --

Safety references

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
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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
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 91 (FGE.91): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd and 68th meetings) structurally related to aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08Rev1 (2009)
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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
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 91, Revision 1 (FGE.91Rev1): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd and 68th meetings) structurally related to aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08Rev3 (2011)
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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
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Statement on List of Representative Substances for Testing. The current Statement lays down a list of substances in sub-groups with representative substances for which additional data are required prior to their evaluation through the Procedure (Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000).
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 91, Revision 2 (FGE.91Rev2): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by the JECFA (53rd and 68th meetings) structurally related to aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08Rev5 (2012)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 91, Revision 3 (FGE.91Rev3): consideration of aliphatic, aromatic and a,ß-unsaturated sulfides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd, 61st, 68th and 76th meetings), structurally related to substances in FGE.08Rev5
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3-methyl-3-sulfanylbutan-1-ol
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