A colorless liquid with strong garlic odor. Used as a flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant
colourless to faintly yellow-brown liquid
Reported found in onion, garlic and caucas (Allium victoralis L.).
Allyl Mercaptan is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a stable, color-
less liquid of garlic-like odor. it should be stored in glass or tin con-
tainers. it is used in artificial garlic flavors for application in
condiments at 3 ppm, and in baked goods at 2 ppm. it is also termed
2 propylene-1 thiol.
Allyl mercaptan is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals agrochemicals and dyestuff fields.
ChEBI: 2-Propene-1-thiol is an alkanethiol.
Poison by inhalation and ingestion. Strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of SO,. Very dangerous fire hazard. To fight fire, use water mist or spray, alcohol foam, Con, or dry chemical. See also ALLYL COMPOUNDS and MERCAPTANS
