Allyl mercaptan
Agent Name
Allyl mercaptan
CAS Number
870-23-5
Formula
C3-H6-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Propene-1-thiol; Allyl sulfhydrate; Allylthiol; [ChemIDplus] Prop-2-ene-1-thiol; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]UN1228
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Clear light brown liquid with a stench; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
524 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Mercaptans, liquid, flammable, toxic, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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