Preferred name | benzyl methyl sulfide |
Trivial Name | Benzyl methyl sulfide |
Short Description | 1-phenyl-2-thiapropane |
Formula | C8 H10 S |
CAS Number | 766-92-7 |
FEMA Number | 3597 |
Flavis Number | 12.077 |
ECHA Number | 212-174-7 |
FDA UNII | Y3900RBK51 |
Nikkaji Number | J43.487F |
MDL | MFCD00008563 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 460 benzyl methyl sulfide |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 766-92-7 ; BENZYL METHYL SULFIDE |
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methylsulfanylmethylbenzene | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 766-92-7 |
Pubchem (cid): | 13016 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134977939 |
(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 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31314 |
FooDB: | FDB003371 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9999 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
FAO: | Benzyl methyl sulfide |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 138.2326965332 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.446 to 8.487 |
Refractive Index | 1.563 to 1.573 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 196 to 198°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 87 to 88°C @ 11 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.507 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 4.7 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 71.67 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.173 est |
Solubility | |
fats | Yes |
propylene glycol | Yes |
water, 486.3 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Burnt | |
roasted, burnt, beefy, pork, lamb, chicken | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. roasted burnt beef pork lamb chicken |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Flavoring purposes | Beef roasted beef |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
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: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for benzyl methyl sulfide usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.09 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.02 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): | ND (μg/person/day) | ||
Threshold of Concern: | 540 (μg/person/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: 12 | |||
Click here to view publication 12 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 0.20000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | 0.05000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | 0.05000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | 0.10000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | 0.20000 | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | 0.05000 | |
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 91, Revision 1 (FGE.91Rev1): 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.08Rev3 (2011) 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 Flavouring Group Evaluation 91, Revision 2 (FGE.91Rev2): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by the 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.08Rev5 (2012) View page or View pdf |
Safety and efficacy of eight compounds belonging to different chemical groups when used as flavourings for cats and dogs View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 91, Revision 3 (FGE.91Rev3): consideration of aliphatic, aromatic and a,ß-unsaturated sulfides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd, 61st, 68th and 76th meetings), structurally related to substances in FGE.08Rev5 View page or View pdf |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :13016 |
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WISER:UN 3334 |
WGK Germany:3 |
methylsulfanylmethylbenzene |
Chemidplus:0000766927 |