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General Material Information

Preferred name dimethyl disulfide
Trivial Name Dimethyl disulfide
Short Description methyldithiomethane
Formula C2 H6 S2
CAS Number 624-92-0
FEMA Number 3536
Flavis Number 12.026
ECHA Number 210-871-0
FDA UNII 3P8D642K5E
Nikkaji Number J1.683G
Beilstein Number 1730824
MDL MFCD00008561
COE Number 2175
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 564 dimethyl disulfide
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 624-92-0 ; METHYL DISULFIDE
Synonyms
  • dimethyl disulfane
  • dimethyl disulfide natural
  • dimethyl disulphide
  • disulfide, dimethyl
  • 2,3-dithiabutane
  • DMDS
  • methyl disulfide
  • methyl disulphide
  • ( methyl dithio) methane
  • methyl dithiomethane
  • ( methyldisulfanyl)methane
  • methyldisulfanylmethane
  • ( methyldithio)methane
  • methyldithiomethane
  • 2,3-Dithiabutane
  • (Methyldithio)methane
  • Sulfa-Hitech
  • NSC 9370
  • Paladin
  • 1,2-Dimethyldisulfane
  • (Methyldisulfanyl)methane

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Literature & References

methyldisulfanylmethane
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:624-92-0
Pubchem (cid):12232
Pubchem (sid):134977693
Flavornet:624-92-0
Pherobase:View
Publications by Info
Dimethyldisulfide

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
CHEBI:View
CHEMBL:View
KEGG (GenomeNet):C08371
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB05879
FooDB:FDB003491
Export Tariff Code:2930.90.9999
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia:View
FAO:Dimethyl disulfide

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 94.199821472168
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon
Boiling Point 109 to 110°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 28.733 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 3.2
Flash Point TCC Value 24.44 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.77
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 3739 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water, 3000 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Sulfurous
sulfurous, vegetable, cabbage, onion
General comment At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous vegetable cabbage onion
Flavor Type: Sulfurous
sulfurous, cabbage, malty, creamy
General comment Sulfurous cabbage, malt, cream

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Flavoring purposes Beef, Cabbage, Coffee, Dairy, Garlic, Malt, Rice, Rum

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn N - Harmful, Dangerous for the environment.
R 11 - Highly flammable.
R 20/22 - Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 36 - Irritating to eyes.
R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
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.
S 60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
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
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 [sex: M,F] 190 mg/kg
(Shapiro et al., 1985)

unreported-mammal (species unspecified) LD50 138 mg/kg
Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 16(6), Pg. 46, 1972.

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
inhalation-rat LC50 15850 ug/m3/2H
Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 16(6), Pg. 46, 1972.

inhalation-mouse LC50 12300 ug/m3/2H
Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 16(6), Pg. 46, 1972.

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 6.90 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: I
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 11
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -16.90000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -4.80000
beverages(alcoholic): -2.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: -3.80000
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -4.80000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: -8.30000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: -2.20000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: -9.40000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: -0.00700

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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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 the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic mono- and di-thiols and mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups (chemical group 20) when used as flavourings for all animal species
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Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance dimethyl disulfide
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):624-92-0
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12232
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 2381
WGK Germany:2
methyldisulfanylmethane
Chemidplus:0000624920
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:624-92-0