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W352101

Propyl mercaptan

≥97%

Synonym(s):

1-Propanethiol, n-Propylmercaptan, Mercaptan C3

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2SH
CAS Number:
107-03-9
Molecular Weight:
76.16
FEMA Number:
3521
Council of Europe no.:
11816
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901758
Flavis number:
12.071
EC Number:
203-455-5
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00004900
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 Segment

300, 400

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

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