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General Material Information

Preferred name tropical trithiane
Trivial Name Trithioacetone
Short Description trithioacetone
Formula C9 H18 S3
CAS Number 828-26-2
FEMA Number 3475
Flavis Number 15.009
ECHA Number 212-582-5
FDA UNII L0ME5B2ZWY
Nikkaji Number J102.831F
Beilstein Number 0106323
MDL MFCD00066341
COE Number 2334
xLogP3-AA 4.10 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 543 trithioacetone
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 828-26-2 ; TRITHIOACETONE
Synonyms
  • hexamethyl-1,3,5-trithiane
  • 2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-1,3,5-trithiane
  • 2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-S-trithiane
  • 1,3,5-trithiane, 2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-
  • S- trithiane, 2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-
  • S- trithiane, hexamethyl-
  • trithioacetone
  • trithioacetone natural
  • trithioacetone synthetic
  • 2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-1,3,5-trithiane
  • 1,3,5-Trithiane, 2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-
  • s-Trithiane, 2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-
  • s-Trithiane, hexamethyl-
  • Hexamethyl-s-trithiane
  • 2,2,4,4,6,6-Hexamethyl-s-trithiane

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Literature & References

2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-1,3,5-trithiane
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:828-26-2
Pubchem (cid):13233
Pubchem (sid):134978365
Pherobase:View
Publications by US Patents
3,958,030 - Flavoring compositions and processes utilizing six membered hetero-cyclic-poly-S-compounds

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
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB40243
FooDB:FDB019958
Export Tariff Code:2930.90.9190
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia:View
FAO:Trithioacetone

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 222.43745422363
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.845 to 8.928
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 8.837 to 8.887
Refractive Index 1.534 to 1.544 @ 20 °C
Melting Point 23 to 24°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 105 to 107°C @ 10 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.017 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value 16.67 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 4.687 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
oils Yes
water, 0.01091 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Fruity
sulfurous, burnt, earthy, green, blackberry, meaty, fruity, currant bud black currant bud, cooling, catty, tropical, grapefruit
General comment At 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. sulfurous burnt earthy green blackberry
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 5, 41, (1999) At 1.00 % in ethyl alcohol. Sulfurous, burnt meaty, green, fruity, blackcurrant, black berry, cooling, catty and tropical with a grapefruit nuance
Flavor Type: Fruity
fruity, sulfurous, tart, berry, cooling, catty, minty, currant bud black currant bud, tropical
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 5, 41, (1999) At 0.35 - 0.50 ppm. Fruity, sulfureous, tangy berry, with cooling catty minty blackcurrant and tropical nuances
Used in confectionery flavours at 0.5ppm, drinks desserts and dairy products at 0.1ppm, and in frozen desserts at 0.04ppm. Woody/minty

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Blackberry, Currant black currant, Grapefruit, Mango, Mint, Passion fruit, Peach, Raspberry
Flavoring purposes Beef, Buchu leaf, Nut, Tropical
Other purposes Diffusion

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 10 - Flammable.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
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:
gavage-mouse LD50 [sex: M,F] M:2600 F:2000 mg/kg
(Fenwick & Hanley, 1985)

oral-mouse LD50 2400 mg/kg
Drug and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 3, Pg. 249, 1980.

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

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
Recommendation for tropical trithiane usage levels up to:
0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 1.50 (μg/capita/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: 9
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.12000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: -0.50000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -0.04000
fruit ices: -0.04000
gelatins / puddings: -0.07500
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: -0.08000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

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 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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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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EPI System: View
AIDS Citations:Search
Cancer Citations:Search
Toxicology Citations:Search
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):828-26-2
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :13233
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 1993
WGK Germany:2
2,2,4,4,6,6-hexamethyl-1,3,5-trithiane
Chemidplus:0000828262
RTECS:YL8350000 for cas# 828-26-2