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1,4-butane dithiol
1,4-butanedithiol

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Name:butane-1,4-dithiol
CAS Number: 1191-08-8Picture of molecule3D/inchi
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:214-728-3
FDA UNII: 7JD227IUMC
Nikkaji Web:J43.277F
Beilstein Number:1697080
MDL:MFCD00004906
XlogP3-AA:1.50 (est)
Molecular Weight:122.25370000
Formula:C4 H10 S2
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Category:flavoring agents
 
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DG SANTE Food Flavourings:12.103 butane-1,4-dithiol
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:1.04100 to 1.04700 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 8.662 to 8.712
Refractive Index:1.52400 to 1.53000 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point: -53.90 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 105.00 to 106.00 °C. @ 30.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 195.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure:0.563000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density:4.2 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point: 158.00 °F. TCC ( 70.00 °C. )
logP (o/w): 2.190
Soluble in:
 alcohol
 water, slightly
 water, 1319 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
 water
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Type: sulfurous
sulfurous meaty
Odor Description:at 0.01 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous meaty
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
None found
 
Suppliers:
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
1,4-Dibutyl Mercaptan
DeLong Chemicals America
1,4-Butanedithiol
M&U International
1,4-BUTANEDITHIOL, Kosher
Penta International
1,4-BUTANEDITHIOL
Santa Cruz Biotechnology
For experimental / research use only.
1,4-Butanedithiol
Sigma-Aldrich
1,4-Butanedithiol, ≥97%, FG
Certified Food Grade Products
TCI AMERICA
For experimental / research use only.
1,4-Butanedithiol >95.0%(GC)(T)
United International
1,4-Butanedithiol
WholeChem
1,4-Butanedithiol
 
Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 20 - Harmful by inhalation.
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 23 - Do not breath vapour.
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 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
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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
 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for 1,4-butane dithiol usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.30 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 78 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class: I
 
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
 average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 0.200001.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 0.100000.50000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 0.200001.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): 0.200001.00000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): --
Confectionery (05.0): 0.200001.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 0.100000.50000
Bakery wares (07.0): 0.200001.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 0.100000.20000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): 0.100000.20000
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 0.100000.50000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): 0.200001.00000
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 0.100000.30000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 0.200001.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 0.400002.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 0.100000.50000
 
Safety References:
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 8 (FGE.08)[1]: Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical group 20
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 74 (FGE.74)[1]: Consideration of Simple Aliphatic Sulphides and Thiols evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) Structurally related to Aliphatic and Alicyclic Mono-, Di-, Tri-, and Polysulphides with or without Additional Oxygenated Functional Groups from Chemical Group 20 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08 (2008)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 1 (FGE.08Rev1): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 91 (FGE.91): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd and 68th meetings) structurally related to aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08Rev1 (2009)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 08 Rev2 (FGE.08 Rev2): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 3 (FGE.08Rev3): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 08, Revision 4 (FGE.08Rev4): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 08, Revision 5 (FGE.08Rev5): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):1191-08-8
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :79148
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 2810
WGK Germany:3
butane-1,4-dithiol
Chemidplus:0001191088
 
References:
 butane-1,4-dithiol
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:1191-08-8
Pubchem (cid):79148
Pubchem (sid):135034810
 
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Export Tariff Code:2930.90.9190
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Potential Blenders and core components note
None Found
 
Potential Uses:
None Found
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
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Synonyms:
 butane-1,4-dithiol
1,4-butanedithiol
1,4-dibutyl mercaptan
1,4-dimercaptobutane
 tetramethylene dithiol
 tetramethylenedithiol
 
 
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