Food AdditivesFLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Density0.997 (20 °C)
Flavoring AgentsEU Flavoring substances
Solubility · 2 items
insoluble in water; miscble in fat
(in ethanol)
Boiling Point · 2 items
86.00 to 87.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
69-70 °C (28 mm Hg)
Refractive Index1.517-1.527
Physicochemical properties
Melting point
-53.9 °C · -53.9°C (estimate)
Boiling point
86 · 86-87 °C/50 mmHg (lit.)
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification · 4 items
Warning
H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 1416 reports by companies from 5 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information · 3 items
Chemical: 2,3-Butanedithiol
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)
2,3-Butanedithiol: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazard Classes and CategoriesFlam. Liq. 3 (100%)
Safety data
PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
General Manufacturing Information2,3-Butanedithiol: ACTIVE
Applications · 2 items
Description2,3-Butanedithiol is an organic compound that falls into the category of alkylthiols, which are characterized by a thiol functional group attached to an alkyl chain. This colorless liquid has a distinctive broth-like aroma. Known for its beefy and meaty flavor, 2,3-Butanedithiol is commonly utilized as a synthetic flavoring agent in the food industry.
Uses2,3-Butanedithiol is a food spice used in roast beef, salami, coffee and more.
Additional notes
DefinitionChEBI: 2,3-Butanedithiol is an alkanethiol.