2-mercapto-3-butanol
2-butanol, 3-mercapto-
Identification
| Name | 2-mercapto-3-butanol |
| CAS Number | 54812-86-1 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H10 O S |
| Molecular Weight | 106.18790000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00010271 |
| Nikkaji Number | J863.633H |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 54812-86-1 ; 2-MERCAPTO-3-BUTANOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.01200 to 1.01600 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.431 to 8.464 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48000 to 1.48400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 162.00 to 163.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.750000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 143.00 °F. TCC ( 61.70 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.477 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| 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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 2-mercapto-3-butanol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
butanol, 3-mercapto-
3-
hydroxy-2-butane thiol
3-
hydroxy-2-butanethiol
2-
hydroxy-3-butane thiol
2-
hydroxy-3-butanethiol
2-
hydroxy-3-mercaptobutane
3-
mercapto-2-butanol
3-
mercaptobutan-2-ol
3-
sulfanylbutan-2-ol
US Patents:
6,610,346 - Mercapto-alkanol flavor compounds