Propyl mercaptan
ALDRICH/W352101 - ≥97%
Synonym: 1-Propanethiol; n-Propylmercaptan; Mercaptan C3
CAS Number: 107-03-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H8S
Molecular Weight: 76.16
EC Number: 203-455-5
MDL Number: MFCD00004900
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2SH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 67-68 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.820 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Halal |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C3H8S/c1-2-3-4/h4H,2-3 |
| InChI key | SUVIGLJNEAMWEG-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −113 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | onion; alliaceous |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
|
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | FDA 21 CFR 172.515 |
| SMILES string | CCCS |
| vapor density | 2.54 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 122 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: | Propyl mercaptan is a volatile sulfur compound that is reported to occur in onion, potato and wine. |
| Packaging: | 1, 2 kg in aluminum bottle |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() GHS02,GHS07,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H302 - H317 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xn |
| Risk Statements | 11-22-37/38-41 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-39 |
| RIDADR | UN 2402 3 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | -4.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | -20 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 67-68 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −113 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.820 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3521 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |




