Preferred name | methyl phenyl sulfide |
Trivial Name | Thioanisole |
Short Description | methylsulfanylbenzene |
Formula | C7 H8 S |
CAS Number | 100-68-5 |
FEMA Number | 3873 |
Flavis Number | 12.162 |
ECHA Number | 202-878-2 |
FDA UNII | BB4K737YF4 |
Nikkaji Number | J3.592K |
Beilstein Number | 1904179 |
MDL | MFCD00008559 |
COE Number | 11533 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 459 methyl phenyl sulfide |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 100-68-5 ; METHYL PHENYL SULFIDE |
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Pubchem (cid): | 7520 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134972860 |
(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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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): | HMDB34448 |
FooDB: | FDB012855 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.2900 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
FAO: | Methyl phenyl sulfide |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 124.20575714111 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.972 to 8.055 |
Refractive Index | 1.532 to 1.551 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 188 to 193°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.662 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 57.22 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.74 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
oils | Yes |
water, 442.6 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water, 506 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Solvent | |
solvent, spicy, woody, sawdust, pungent | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. toluene solvent spicy woody sawdust |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 6, 10, (1999) | At 0.10 % in ethyl alcohol. Toluene solvent, spicy, pungent, woody sawdust |
Flavor Type: Solvent | |
solvent, woody, coffee roasted coffee | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 24, No. 6, 10, (1999) | At 0.02 - 0.50 ppm. Solventy, woody, roasted coffee |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Woody |
Flavoring purposes | Cherry, Mint, Whiskey |
Other purposes | Timber |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. 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 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, 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: | |
intravenous-mouse LD50 56 mg/kg U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#00184 oral-rat LD50 891 mg/kg Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. Vol. 1, Pg. 356, 1971. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for methyl phenyl sulfide usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.012 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 0.40 (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: 18 | |||
Click here to view publication 18 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | 0.06000 | 1.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.20000 | 2.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | 0.01000 | 0.04000 | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | 0.10000 | 1.00000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 0.10000 | 1.00000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 0.40000 | 4.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | 0.50000 | 1.00000 | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
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 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 |
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 :7520 |
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WGK Germany:3 |
methylsulfanylbenzene |
Chemidplus:0000100685 |
RTECS:DA6200000 for cas# 100-68-5 |