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General Material Information

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
Synonyms
  • benzene, (methylthio)-
  • methyl phenyl sulphide
  • methyl phenyl thioether
  • methyl phenylsulfide
  • ( methyl thio) benzene
  • methyl-phenyl sulfide
  • methylphenylsulfide
  • ( methylsulfanyl)benzene
  • methylsulfanylbenzene
  • ( methylthio)benzene
  • phenyl methyl sulfide
  • phenyl thiomethane
  • 1-phenyl-1-thiaethane
  • 1-phenyl-1-thioethane
  • phenylthiomethane
  • sulfide, methyl phenyl
  • (1-thiaethyl) benzene
  • (1-thiaethyl)benzene
  • thioanisol
  • thioanisole
  • (Methylthio)benzene
  • Anisole, thio-
  • 1-Phenyl-1-thiaethane
  • Methylphenyl thioether
  • NSC 57916
  • Phenyl methyl thioether
  • Methyl phenyl sulfane
  • (Methylsulfanyl)benzene

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Literature & References

methylsulfanylbenzene
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):7520
Pubchem (sid):134972860
Publications by US Patents
3,952,024 - Furfurylthioacetone
Certain 2,5-dimethyl-3-thiopyrazines
Flavoring agent
Publications by PubMed
Synthesis of isotopically labeled 1,3-dithiane.
Hypochlorous acid turn-on boron dipyrromethene probe based on oxidation of methyl phenyl sulfide.
Highly enantioselective oxidation of phenyl methyl sulfide and its derivatives into optically pure (S)-sulfoxides with Rhodococcus sp. CCZU10-1 in an n-octane-water biphasic system.
Heterometallic cerium(IV) perrhenate, permanganate, and molybdate complexes supported by the imidodiphosphinate ligand [N(i-Pr2PO)2]-.
High cell density cultivation of Pseudomonas putida strain HKT554 and its application for optically active sulfoxide production.
The oxidative properties of a manganese(IV) hydroperoxide moiety and its relationships with the corresponding manganese(IV) oxo and hydroxo moieties.
The use of stable isotope labelling for the analytical chemistry of drugs.
Diruthenium(II,III) tetramidates as a new class of oxygenation catalysts.
The effect of solvent on the catalytic properties of microperoxidase-11.
Resolution of racemic sulfoxides with high productivity and enantioselectivity by a Rhodococcus sp. strain as an alternative to biooxidation of prochiral sulfides for efficient production of enantiopure sulfoxides.
Synthesis and properties of chiral pyrazolidines derived from (+)-pulegone.
Synthesis, characterization, and application of vanadium-salan complexes in oxygen transfer reactions.
Polystyrene bound oxidovanadium(IV) and dioxidovanadium(V) complexes of histamine derived ligand for the oxidation of methyl phenyl sulfide, diphenyl sulfide and benzoin.
Cyclodextrin inclusion compounds of vanadium complexes: structural characterization and catalytic sulfoxidation.
Protein engineering of toluene monooxygenases for synthesis of chiral sulfoxides.
catena-Poly[[chlorido(methyl phenyl sulfide-κS)mercury(II)]-μ-chlorido].
Removal of malodorous organic sulfides with molecular oxygen and visible light over metal phthalocyanine.
Synthesis, characterization, and structures of oxovanadium(V) complexes of Schiff bases of beta-amino alcohols as tunable catalysts for the asymmetric oxidation of organic sulfides and asymmetric alkynylation of aldehydes.
Synthesis, characterization, reactivity, and catalytic potential of model vanadium(IV, V) complexes with benzimidazole-derived ONN donor ligands.
Selective synthesis of sulfoxides from sulfides using ultrasound.
Selective catalytic oxidation of organosulfur compounds with tert-butyl hydroperoxide.
Effects of the environment on microperoxidase-11 and on its catalytic activity in oxidation of organic sulfides to sulfoxides.
Fe2+-catalyzed heterolytic RO-OH bond cleavage and substrate oxidation: a functional synthetic non-heme iron monooxygenase system.
Oxidation of organic sulfides by vanadium haloperoxidase model complexes.
Enantioselective Sulfoxidation Catalyzed by Vanadium Haloperoxidases.
Sulfoxidation mechanism of vanadium bromoperoxidase from Ascophyllum nodosum. Evidence for direct oxygen transfer catalysis.
Reactions of sulfides with S-330, a potential decontaminant of sulfur mustard in formulations.
Chloroperoxidase-catalyzed enantioselective oxidation of methyl phenyl sulfide with dihydroxyfumaric acid/oxygen or ascorbic acid/oxygen as oxidants.
Oxidation reactions by prostaglandin cyclooxygenase-hydroperoxidase.
Deuterium isotope effects during formation of phenols by hepatic monoxygenases. Evidence for an alternative to arene oxide pathway.

Other Information

(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
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

PhysChem Properties

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

Organoleptic Properties

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

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Woody
Flavoring purposes Cherry, Mint, Whiskey
Other purposes Timber

Safety Information

Safety information

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

Safety in use information

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 ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 0.060001.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): 0.200002.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: 0.010000.04000
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 0.100001.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: 0.100001.00000
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: 0.400004.00000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: 0.500001.00000
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 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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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):100-68-5
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7520
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:3
methylsulfanylbenzene
Chemidplus:0000100685
RTECS:DA6200000 for cas# 100-68-5