4-(methyl thio) butanol
4-(methylthio)butanol
Identification
| Name | 4-(methyl thio) butanol |
| IUPAC | 4-methylsulfanylbutan-1-ol |
| CAS Number | 20582-85-8 |
| FDA UNII | YL87URY6PC |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H12 O S |
| Molecular Weight | 120.21484000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002973 |
| Nikkaji Number | J899.833G |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 462 4-(methylthio)butanol |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 12.078 4-(methylthio)butanol |
| FEMA Number | 3600 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 20582-85-8 ; 4-(METHYLTHIO)BUTANOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.96400 to 0.97400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.031 to 8.114 |
| Refractive Index | 1.47400 to 1.48900 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 95.00 to 98.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg, 62.00 to 67.00 °C. @ 0.40 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.170000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 215.00 °F. TCC ( 101.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.787 (est) |
| Soluble in | fats |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. |
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 4-(methyl thio) butanol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.012 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| 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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