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General Material Information

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
Synonyms
  • benzene, ((methylthio)methyl)-
  • benzene, (methylthio)methyl -
  • benzene, [ (methylthio)methyl]-
  • benzene, [(methylthio)methyl]-
  • benzyl methyl sulphide
  • benzyl(methyl)sulfane
  • methyl benzyl sulfide
  • ( methyl thio) methyl benzene
  • alpha-( methyl thio) toluene
  • (( methyl thio)methyl) benzene
  • methyl thiomethyl benzene
  • ( methyl thiomethyl) benzene
  • alpha- methyl thiotoluene
  • [( methylsulfanyl)methyl]benzene
  • methylsulfanylmethylbenzene
  • (( methylthio)methyl)benzene
  • a-( methylthio)toluene
  • methylthiomethylbenzene
  • 1-phenyl-2-thiapropane
  • PTF
  • sulfide, benzyl methyl
  • [(Methylthio)methyl]benzene
  • 1-Phenyl-2-thiapropane
  • NSC 75125
  • Benzyl methyl thioether
  • [(Methylsulfanyl)methyl]benzene

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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
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

PhysChem Properties

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

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Burnt
roasted, burnt, beefy, pork, lamb, chicken
General comment At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. roasted burnt beef pork lamb chicken

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Flavoring purposes Beef roasted beef

Safety Information

Safety information

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

Safety in use information

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
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average usual ppmaverage 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: --

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 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)
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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 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)
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Safety and efficacy of eight compounds belonging to different chemical groups when used as flavourings for cats and dogs
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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
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):766-92-7
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :13016
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 3334
WGK Germany:3
methylsulfanylmethylbenzene
Chemidplus:0000766927