Preferred name | ortho-thiocresol |
Trivial Name | 2-Methylbenzenethiol |
Short Description | o-toluenethiol |
Formula | C7 H8 S |
CAS Number | 137-06-4 |
Deleted CAS Number | 1623130-96-0 |
FEMA Number | 3240 |
Flavis Number | 12.027 |
ECHA Number | 205-276-8 |
FDA UNII | 6FU2EGI4VS |
Nikkaji Number | J5.627H |
Beilstein Number | 0774068 |
MDL | MFCD00004838 |
COE Number | 2272 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 528 o-toluenethiol |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 137-06-4 ; O-TOLUENETHIOL |
Synonyms |
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2-methylbenzenethiol | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 137-06-4 |
Pubchem (cid): | 8712 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134973398 |
Publications by US Patents | |
3,952,024 - Furfurylthioacetone | |
Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines | |
Flavoring agent |
(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 |
CHEMBL: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB29634 |
FooDB: | FDB000804 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9190 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
FAO: | o-Toluenethiol |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 124.20575714111 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.789 to 8.831 |
Refractive Index | 1.579 to 1.582 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | 10 to 13°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 194 to 196°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.601 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 63.89 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.87 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 167.9 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Meaty | |
meaty, sulfurous, onion, garlic, eggy, rubbery, chemical, naphthyl, musty | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. meaty sulfurous onion garlic egg rubber |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 14, No. 6, 47, (1989) | Meaty,sulfuraceous, onion, garlic, egg, chemical, rubber, naphthyl and musty |
Flavor Type: Meaty | |
meaty, brothy, onion, garlic, chemical, metallic | |
General comment | Meat broth |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 14, No. 6, 47, (1989) | At 4.00 ppm. Meaty, onion, garlic, chemical and metallic |
Used in snack foods at | Meaty |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Flavoring purposes | Beef , Coffee , Garlic , Meat , Onion , Savory , Soup |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R 41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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 37/39 - Wear suitable 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 | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 100 mg/kg National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689 | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for ortho-thiocresol usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 17.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
NOEL (No Observed Effect Level): | 0.51 (mg/kg bw per day) | ||
Structure Class: | II | ||
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: 4 | |||
Click here to view publication 4 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 0.20000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | 0.20000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | 0.20000 | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):137-06-4 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8712 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WGK Germany:3 |
2-methylbenzenethiol |
Chemidplus:0000137064 |
RTECS:XT8750000 for cas# 137-06-4 |