dodecyl mercaptan
dodecanethiol
Identification
| Name | dodecyl mercaptan |
| IUPAC | dodecane-1-thiol |
| CAS Number | 112-55-0 |
| EINECS | 203-984-1 |
| FDA UNII | S8ZJB6X253 |
| Molecular Formula | C12 H26 S |
| Molecular Weight | 202.40422000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004885 |
| Nikkaji Number | J22.130I |
| Beilstein | 0969337 |
| XlogP3 | 6.10 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1924 dodecanethiol |
| FEMA Number | 4581 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 112-55-0 ; N-DODECYLMERCAPTAN |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 112-55-0 ; N-DODECYLMERCAPTAN |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.84200 to 0.85200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.014 to 7.098 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45400 to 1.46400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -8.00 to -7.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 273.00 to 274.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 142.00 to 143.00 °C. @ 16.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.009000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Vapor Density | 6.9 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 248.00 °F. TCC ( 120.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 6.537 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. |
| Taste Description | meaty |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | antioxidants and stabilizers |
| Recommendation for dodecyl mercaptan usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.00100 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.00100 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 0.00500 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 0.00500 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
dodecane mercaptan
dodecane thiol
1-
dodecane thiol
dodecane-1-thiol
dodecanethiol
1-
dodecanethiol
N-
dodecanethiol
dodecanthiol
1-
dodecyl mercaptan
N-
dodecyl mercaptan
dodecylmercaptan
lauryl mercaptan
N-
lauryl mercaptan
1-
mercaptododecane
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