(±)-3-mercapto-1-pentanol
1-pentanol, 3-mercapto-
Identification
| Name | (±)-3-mercapto-1-pentanol |
| CAS Number | 548740-99-4 |
| FDA UNII | L831V8O4WO |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H12 O S |
| Molecular Weight | 120.21484000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.438.078E |
Regulatory
| FEMA Number | 4792 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 9420 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| 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 (±)-3-mercapto-1-pentanol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 2.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | 1.00000 |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 3.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 1.00000 |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 1.00000 |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | 1.00000 |
| jams / jellies | 1.00000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 1.00000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | 1.00000 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1-
pentanol, 3-mercapto-
3-
sulfanyl-1-pentanol
3-
sulfanylpentan-1-ol
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