Agent Name |
Allyl propyl disulfide |
CAS Number |
2179-59-1 |
Formula |
C6-H12-S2 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
4,5-Dithia-1-octene; Allyl propyl disulphide; Disulfide, 2-propenyl propyl; Disulfide, allyl propyl; Propenyl propyl disulfide; [ChemIDplus] UN8027 |
Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
Description |
Pale-yellow liquid with a strong & irritating onion-like odor. [Note: The chief volatile component of onion oil.] [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
The volatile oil in onions, it is used as a food flavoring agent. [ACGIH] |
Comments |
One of the allergens in garlic; [Kanerva, p. 1126] A lachrymator; [HSDB] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.5 ppm |
PEL (OSHA) |
2 ppm |
MAK |
2 ppm |
Vapor Pressure |
0.39 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 133 deg F; |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ALLYL PROPYL DISULFIDE
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