Identification

Nameethyl 2-mercaptopropionate
IUPACethyl 2-sulfanylpropanoate
CAS Number19788-49-9
EINECS243-314-5
FDA UNII3I8OLS586D
Molecular FormulaC5 H10 O2 S
Molecular Weight134.19810000
MDL NumberMFCD00040233
Nikkaji NumberJ101.165K
CoE Number11469

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring552 ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings12.046 ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate
FEMA Number3279
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)19788-49-9 ; ETHYL 2-MERCAPTOPROPIONATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.03300 to 1.04300 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.606 to 8.689
Refractive Index 1.44400 to 1.45400 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 40.00 to 41.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.382000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 137.00 °F. TCC ( 58.33 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.488 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
Stability stable in most media

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol.
Taste Description onion cooked garlic

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for ethyl 2-mercaptopropionate usage levels up to0.0100 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.39 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
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

FL cheese FR fruit FR guava FR passion fruit FL tropical FR wine

Natural Occurrence

cheese PMC grape melon PMC wine

Synonyms

ethyl 2-mercaptopropanoate ethyl 2-sulfanylpropanoate ethyl alpha-mercaptopropionate ethyl thiolactate ethyl-2-mercaptopropionate 2- mercaptopropanoic acid ethyl ester 2- mercaptopropionic acid ethyl ester propanoic acid, 2-mercapto-, ethyl ester propionic acid, 2-mercapto-, ethyl ester Try the PubMed Search.