Category: flavoring agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Description: at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. | sulfury gassy |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Safety Information:
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | Xi - Irritant |
R 10 - Flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. 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: |
gavage-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] > 5000 mg/kg (Collinson, 1989a)
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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 sec-amyl mercaptan usage levels up to: | | not for fragrance use.
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Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 1.50 (μg/capita/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: 16 |
Click here to view publication 16 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | 0.06000 | 0.10000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.02000 | 0.04000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | 0.01000 | 0.03000 |
breakfast cereal: | 0.02000 | 0.05000 |
cheese: | 0.00100 | 0.01000 |
chewing gum: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 |
condiments / relishes: | 0.02000 | 0.10000 |
confectionery froastings: | 0.02000 | 0.10000 |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | 0.00500 | 0.02000 |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | 0.02000 | 0.06000 |
fruit ices: | 0.02000 | 0.04000 |
gelatins / puddings: | 0.01000 | 0.05000 |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | 0.00500 | 0.05000 |
hard candy: | 0.03000 | 0.10000 |
imitation dairy: | 0.02000 | 0.06000 |
instant coffee / tea: | 0.00500 | 0.05000 |
jams / jellies: | 0.00500 | 0.05000 |
meat products: | 0.00500 | 0.05000 |
milk products: | 0.00100 | 0.01000 |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - |
snack foods: | 0.01000 | 0.05000 |
soft candy: | 0.05000 | 0.10000 |
soups: | 0.00100 | 0.01000 |
sugar substitutes: | - | - |
sweet sauces: | 0.01000 | 0.05000 |
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 : | 62424 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WISER: | UN 1111 |
WGK Germany: | 3 |
| pentane-2-thiol |
Chemidplus: | 0002084197 |
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Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| amyl mercaptan, sec- | 2- | mercapto pentane | 2- | mercaptopentane | 1- | methyl butane thiol | 1- | methyl butyl hydrosulfide | 1- | methyl butyl mercaptan | 1- | methylbutanethiol | 1- | methylbutyl hydrosulfide | 1- | methylbutyl mercaptan | 2- | pentane thiol | | pentane-2-thiol | 2- | pentanethiol | 2- | pentanethiol 10% in triacetin | 2- | pentyl mercaptan |
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