Ethyl 3-mercaptopropionate
Agent Name
Ethyl 3-mercaptopropionate
CAS Number
5466-06-8
Formula
C5-H10-O2-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Mercaptopropanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-mercaptopropanoate; Ethyl 3-thiopropionate; Ethyl beta-mercaptopropionate; Propanoic acid, 3-mercapto-, ethyl ester; Propionic acid, 3-mercapto-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Liquid; [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] See "Methyl 3-mercaptopropionate."
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