Preferred name | truffle sulfide |
Trivial Name | 2,4-Dithiapentane |
Short Description | bis(methylthio)methane |
Formula | C3 H8 S2 |
CAS Number | 1618-26-4 |
FEMA Number | 3878 |
Flavis Number | 12.118 |
ECHA Number | 216-577-9 |
FDA UNII | 128SGX814T |
Nikkaji Number | J7.534E |
Beilstein Number | 1731143 |
MDL | MFCD00008564 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.60 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 533 bis(methylthio)methane |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 1618-26-4 ; BIS-(METHYLTHIO)METHANE |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31317 |
FooDB: | FDB003375 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01436 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9190 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Wikipedia: | View |
FAO: | bis(Methylthio)methane |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 108.22676086426 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 8.737 to 8.903 |
Refractive Index | 1.53 to 1.54 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 147 to 148°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 5.714 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 3.7 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 43.89 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.245 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
oils | Yes |
water, very slightly | Yes |
water, 3209 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Sulfurous | |
garlic, sulfurous, green, spicy, mushroom, pungent, metallic, alliaceous, mustard, horseradish | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. garlic sulfurous green spicy mushroom |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 5, 68, (2001) | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. Pungent, metallic, alliaceous, garlic and mustard like with mushroom and horseradish nuances |
Flavor Type: Alliaceous | |
alliaceous, sulfurous, fresh, onion, garlic, vegetable, cabbage, spicy, mustard, horseradish | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 5, 68, (2001) | At 0.10 - 0.30 ppm. Alliaceous, sulfurous fresh onion and garlic-like with cruciferous vegetable nuances of cabbage, spicy nuances of mustard and horseradish |
Used in savoury/meat, coffee, and allium flavours, at low levels: 0.01 1ppm. | Alliaceous |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Flavoring purposes | Coffee , Garlic , Meat , Mushroom , Onion , Worcestershire sauce |
Other purposes | Truffle |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. 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: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for truffle sulfide usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | ND (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: 18 | |||
Click here to view publication 18 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 0.60000 | 6.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.20000 | 2.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 0.20000 | 2.00000 | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | 0.20000 | 2.00000 | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | 0.04000 | 0.04000 | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 0.20000 | 2.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 0.10000 | 1.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 0.10000 | 1.00000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 4.00000 | 44.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | 1000.00000 | 1000.00000 | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | 0.20000 | 2.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
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):1618-26-4 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :15380 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 1993 |
WGK Germany:3 |
bis(methylsulfanyl)methane |
Chemidplus:0001618264 |