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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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| 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: |
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Not determined
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| Inhalation Toxicity: |
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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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