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W352101

Propyl mercaptan

≥97%

Synonym(s):

1-Propanethiol, n-Propylmercaptan, Mercaptan C3

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2SH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
76.16
FEMA Number:
3521
Council of Europe no.:
11816
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
12.071
EC Number:
203-455-5
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1696860
Organoleptic:
onion; alliaceous
Grade:
Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

2.54 (vs air)

vapor pressure

122 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.426 (lit.)

bp

67-68 °C (lit.)

mp

−113 °C (lit.)

density

0.820 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

onion; alliaceous

SMILES string

CCCS

InChI

1S/C3H8S/c1-2-3-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

SUVIGLJNEAMWEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Propyl mercaptan is a volatile sulfur compound that is reported to occur in onion, potato and wine.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.


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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

-4.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-20 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter


Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 1 petroleums + Hazardous rank II + Water insoluble liquid

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

W352101-2KG-K:4.54817397868E12 + W352101-1KG-K:4.548173978673E12

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Estimation of volatile sulphur compounds in beer.
Walker MD
Journal of the Institute of Brewing, 98(4), 283-287 (1992)
Food flavors and odors, volatile sulfur compounds in potatoes.
Gumbmann MR & Burr HK.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 12(5), 404-408 (1964)
Onion flavor and odor, the volatile flavor components of onions.
Carson JF & Wong FF
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 9(2), 140-143 (1961)