| Preferred name | 3-methyl mercaptopropyl amine |
| Trivial Name | 3-(Methylthio)propylamine |
| Short Description | 3-(methylthio)propylamine |
| Formula | C4 H11 N S |
| CAS Number | 4104-45-4 |
| FEMA Number | 4649 |
| ECHA Number | 223-875-2 |
| FDA UNII | 1IAP0CGD5S |
| Nikkaji Number | J146.566J |
| MDL | MFCD00041898 |
| xLogP3-AA | 0.30 (est) |
| Bio Activity Summary | External link |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2004 3-(methylthio)propylamine |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 4104-45-4 ; 3-(METHYLTHIO)PROPYLAMINE |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEBI: | View |
| KEGG (GenomeNet): | C03354 |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | Search |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9999 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| FAO: | 3-(Methylthio)propylamine |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 105.20366668701 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.981 to 8.031 |
| Refractive Index | 1.489 to 1.495 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 169 to 171°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 66 to 67°C @ 14 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.513 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 62.22 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 0.537 est |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 4.928e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Sulfurous | |
| sulfurous, vegetable, ripe, cheesy | |
| General comment | At 0.01 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous vegetable ripe cheesy |
| (data available) |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/39 - Wear suitable clothing and eye/face protection. | |
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| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
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| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavoring agents | |||
| Recommendation for 3-methyl mercaptopropyl amine usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| Structure Class: | I | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 24 | |||
| Click here to view publication 24 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | - | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | 2.00000 | 5.00000 | |
| 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: | 0.10000 | 3.00000 | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):4104-45-4 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :77743 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| 3-methylsulfanylpropan-1-amine |
| Chemidplus:0004104454 |