Category: flavoring agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | colorless clear liquid (est) |
Assay: | 97.00 to 100.00 % sum of isomers
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Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
Specific Gravity: | 1.00500 to 1.02000 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 8.363 to 8.487
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Refractive Index: | 1.47500 to 1.49000 @ 20.00 °C.
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Boiling Point: | 53.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg
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Vapor Pressure: | 0.750000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
Flash Point: | 134.00 °F. TCC ( 56.67 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | 0.477 (est) |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | fats | | water, 3.195e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Insoluble in: |
| water |
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: sulfurous |
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| sulfurous roasted onion garlic meaty |
Odor Description: at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. | sulfury roasted onion garlic meaty |
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| sulfurous meaty roasted meaty alliaceous onion garlic |
Odor Description:
| SuIfureous, roasted meat, alliaceous, sauteed onion and garlic Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 3, 51, (1996) |
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Flavor Type: meaty |
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| meaty savory onion garlic |
Taste Description: at 4.00 ppm. | Meaty, savory, sauteed onion and garlic Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 3, 51, (1996) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Advanced Biotech |
2 MERCAPTO 3-BUTANOL
97% min. (mixed isomers) Odor: Onion, meat |
Ambles Nature et Chimie |
2-MERCAPTO-3-BUTANOL
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Anhui Suzhou Jinli Aromatic Chemicals |
3-mercapto-2-butanol, mixture of isomers
Odor: sulfur, meat. Scallionbroth |
Beijing Lys Chemicals |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol
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BOC Sciences |
For experimental / research use only. |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol
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DeLong Chemicals America |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol, Kosher
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Endeavour Specialty Chemicals |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol 97% F&F
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Speciality Chemical Product Groups |
Fleurchem |
2-mercapto-3-butanol
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Jiangyin Healthway |
3-Mercapto-2-butanol
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New functional food ingredients |
Jinan Enlighten Chemical Technology(Wutong Aroma ) |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol, Kosherk
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M&U International |
2-MERCAPTO-3-BUTANOL, Kosher
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OQEMA |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol
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Pearlchem Corporation |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol
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Penta International |
3-MERCAPTO-2-BUTANOL
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R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol
Halal, Kosher Odor: Catty, ribes-like, with tropical and meaty notes Flavor: tropical Useful in blackcurrant, tropical fruit flavors, meat, onion, savoury & coffee. Council of Europe limits: candies (0.2 ppm). |
Robinson Brothers |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol F&F
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https://www.robinsonbrothers.uk/chemistry-competences |
Sigma-Aldrich |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol, mixture of isomers, ≥97%, FG
Odor: sulfurous; meaty; alliaceous (onion, garlic) |
Certified Food Grade Products |
Sunaux International |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol
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Synerzine |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol
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Tengzhou Jitian Aroma Chemiclal |
3-Mercapto-2-butanol
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Tengzhou Xiang Yuan Aroma Chemicals |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol
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Tianjin Danjun International |
2-Mercapto-3-butanol
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United International |
3-Mercapto-2-Butanol
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WholeChem |
3-Mercapto-2-butanol
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Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View |
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | Xi - Irritant |
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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.
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Hazards identification |
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Classification of the substance or mixture |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
None found. |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | |
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Hazard statement(s) |
None found. |
Precautionary statement(s) |
None found. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Dermal Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
Category: | flavoring agents |
Recommendation for (R,S)-2-mercapto-3-butanol usage levels up to: | | not for fragrance use.
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Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 4.00 (μg/capita/day) |
NOEL (No Observed Effect Level): | 1.9 (mg/kg bw per day) |
Structure Class: | I |
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: 10 |
Click here to view publication 10 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | - | 0.20000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | - | - |
condiments / relishes: | - | - |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | - | - |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | - | - |
fruit ices: | - | - |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | - | 0.20000 |
hard candy: | - | - |
imitation dairy: | - | - |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - |
jams / jellies: | - | - |
meat products: | - | 0.20000 |
milk products: | - | - |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - |
snack foods: | - | - |
soft candy: | - | - |
soups: | - | 0.20000 |
sugar substitutes: | - | - |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 641834 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WISER: | UN 3336 |
WGK Germany: | 3 |
| (2R,3S)-3-sulfanylbutan-2-ol |
Chemidplus: | 0037887040 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
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For Odor |
alliaceous |
| dibutyl sulfide | FL/FR |
| dimethyl trisulfide | FL/FR |
| methyl furfuryl disulfide | FL/FR |
coffee |
| coffee difuran | FL/FR |
| furfuryl mercaptan | FL/FR |
fermented |
| ethyl (E)-2-crotonate | FL/FR |
moldy |
| strawberry furanone methyl ether | FL/FR |
nutty |
2- | methyl-3-(methyl thio) pyrazine | FL/FR |
spicy |
| ethyl vinyl ketone | FL/FR |
| cocoa essence | FL/FR |
| ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate | FL/FR |
| ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate | FL/FR |
| ethyl methyl mercaptopropionate | FL/FR |
| ferula assa-foetida absolute | FL/FR |
| furfuryl thioacetate | FL/FR |
2- | mercaptopropionic acid | FL/FR |
2- | methyl 5-(methyl thio) furan | FL/FR |
2-( | methyl thio) phenol | FL/FR |
4- | tropical oxathiane | FL/FR |
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For Flavor |
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No flavor group found for these |
4- | acetyl-2-methyl pyrimidine | FL |
| allyl methyl trisulfide | FL |
| allyl propyl trisulfide | FL |
1,2- | butane dithiol | FL |
| diethyl trisulfide | FL |
(Z+E)-2,5- | dimethyl-3-tetrahydrofuran thiol | FL |
(Z+E)-2,5- | dimethyl-3-thioacetoxytetrahydrofuran | FL |
2,5- | dimethyl-3-thiofuroyl furan | FL |
| dipropyl sulfide | FL |
| ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate | FL/FR |
2- | ethyl-3-methyl thiopyrazine | FL |
| methyl butyl sulfide | FL |
| methyl dihydrofuran thiol | FL |
| methyl methane thiosulfonate | FL |
2- | methyl-3-(methyl thio) pyrazine | FL/FR |
3-((2- | methyl-3-furyl)thio)-4-heptanone | FL |
4-((2- | methyl-3-furyl)thio)-5-nonanone | FL |
iso | propyl disulfide | FL |
| thioacetic acid | FL |
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3,7- | dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl cyclopropyl carboxamide | FL |
2- | methyl-1-methyl thio-2-butene | FL |
alliaceous |
| allyl disulfide | FL |
| allyl mercaptan | FL |
| allyl thiopropionate | FL |
| benzyl mercaptan | FL |
1,3- | butane dithiol | FL |
| cyclopentyl mercaptan | FL |
| dicyclohexyl disulfide | FL |
| dimethyl trisulfide | FL/FR |
| leek oil | FL |
3- | mercapto-2-pentanone | FL |
2- | methyl thioacetaldehyde | FL |
3- | tetrahydrothiophenone | FL |
| truffle sulfide | FL |
chocolate |
| cocoa essence | FL/FR |
coffee |
| coffee difuran | FL/FR |
| furfuryl mercaptan | FL/FR |
| methyl furfuryl disulfide | FL/FR |
| methyl furfuryl thiol | FL |
eggy |
iso | propyl mercaptan | FL |
fruity |
4- | tropical oxathiane | FL/FR |
garlic |
| allyl methyl sulfide | FL |
| garlic oleoresin | FL |
green |
| dibutyl sulfide | FL/FR |
meaty |
2,6- | dimethyl thiophenol | FL |
1,1- | ethane dithiol 1% in ethanol 94.5% / ethyl acetate 4% | FL |
2- | mercaptopropionic acid | FL/FR |
2-( | methyl thio) phenol | FL/FR |
| methyl thiofuryl butanal | FL |
bis(2- | methyl-3-furyl) disulfide | FL |
S-(2- | methyl-3-furyl) ethane thioate | FL |
2- | methyl-3-tetrahydrofuran thiol | FL |
2- | methyl-3-thioacetoxytetrahydrofuran | FL |
| propyl 2-mercaptopropionate | FL |
2- | pyridinyl methane thiol | FL |
| thialdine | FL |
ortho- | thiocresol | FL |
moldy |
| strawberry furanone methyl ether | FL/FR |
musty |
| ethyl (E)-2-crotonate | FL/FR |
2- | methyl 5-(methyl thio) furan | FL/FR |
nutty |
| nutty thiazole | FL |
onion |
| ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate | FL/FR |
| furfuryl isopropyl sulfide | FL |
| methionol | FL |
| methyl propyl disulfide | FL |
| methyl propyl trisulfide | FL |
| propyl thioacetate | FL |
phenolic |
2- | ethyl benzene thiol | FL |
roasted |
| ethyl 3-(furfuryl thio) propionate | FL |
| furfuryl thioacetate | FL/FR |
seafood |
1,4- | dithiane | FL |
spicy |
| ethyl vinyl ketone | FL/FR |
sulfurous |
| allyl sulfide | FL |
2,3- | butane dithiol | FL |
| butyl mercaptan | FL |
| diallyl polysulfides | FL |
| diallyl tetrasulfide | FL |
| ethyl methyl mercaptopropionate | FL/FR |
S- | ethyl thioacetate | FL |
| ferula assa-foetida absolute | FL/FR |
| furfuryl methyl sulfide | FL |
| furfuryl thiopropionate | FL |
3- | mercapto-2-methyl pentanal | FL |
| methyl 4-(methyl thio) butyrate | FL |
2- | methyl thiophene | FL |
2- | naphthyl mercaptan | FL |
| roasted butanol | FL |
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Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
(R,S)-2- | butanol, 3-mercapto- | (R,S)-3- | hydroxy-2-butane thiol | (R,S)-2- | hydroxy-3-butane thiol | (R,S)-2- | hydroxy-3-butanethiol | (R,S)-2- | mercapto 3-butanol | (R,S)-3- | mercapto-2-butanol | (theta,S)-3- | mercapto-2-butanol | 2- | mercapto-3-butanol | (R*,S*)-3- | mercaptobutan-2-ol | (2R,3S)-3- | sulfanylbutan-2-ol | | thionol-935 (IFF) |
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