Preferred name | methyl thio isovalerate |
Trivial Name | S-Methyl 3-methylbutanethioate |
Short Description | S-methyl 3-methylbutanethioate |
Formula | C6 H12 O S |
CAS Number | 23747-45-7 |
FEMA Number | 3864 |
Flavis Number | 12.157 |
ECHA Number | 245-863-6 |
FDA UNII | UB23WZ59H0 |
Nikkaji Number | J242.666H |
COE Number | 11506 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.90 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 487 S-methyl 3-methylbutanethioate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 23747-45-7 ; S-METHYL 3-METHYLBUTANETHIOATE |
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Pubchem (cid): | 90246 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135046996 |
(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 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB39843 |
FooDB: | FDB019497 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9999 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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FAO: | S-Methyl 3-methylbutanethioate |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 132.22584533691 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.78 to 7.822 |
Boiling Point | 157 to 158°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 2.672 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 43.89 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.232 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
peanut oil | Yes |
water, 3701 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Cheesy | |
sharp, ripe, cheesy, sulfurous, acidic, fermented, tomato, mushroom, potato, vegetable, dairy | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sharp ripe cheese sulfury acrid fermented tomato mushroom |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 3, 25, (2000) | At 1.00 %. Sharp ripe cheesy, sulfurous, acrid fermented with tomato, mushroom and potato vegetative notes and dairy cheesy nuances |
Flavor Type: Fermented | |
fermented, creamy, dairy, cheesy, vegetable | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 3, 25, (2000) | At 2.50 - 5.00 ppm. Intense fermented, creamy dairy and cheesy with vegetative nuances |
Use: at 1-2.5ppm, in fermented cheese, fermented fruit, blueberry; and meat and savory flavors. We also produce S-Methyl thioacetate, S-Methyl thiobutyrate, S-Methyl thiopropionate, and S-Methyl 4-methylpentanethioate. | Creamy |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Flavoring purposes | Blueberry , Cheese , Citrus , Dairy , Fruit tropical fruit , Guava , Lychee , Papaya , Strawberry , Vegetable |
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 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 | |
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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 methyl thio isovalerate 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: | 1.50000 | 7.50000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.10000 | 5.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | 0.00500 | 0.01500 | |
breakfast cereal: | 0.30000 | 5.00000 | |
cheese: | 0.50000 | 1.50000 | |
chewing gum: | 0.01000 | 0.03000 | |
condiments / relishes: | 0.02000 | 0.10000 | |
confectionery froastings: | 0.01000 | 0.03000 | |
egg products: | 0.20000 | 0.60000 | |
fats / oils: | 0.20000 | 0.60000 | |
fish products: | 0.05000 | 0.15000 | |
frozen dairy: | 0.20000 | 5.00000 | |
fruit ices: | 0.01000 | 0.03000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | 0.01000 | 0.03000 | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 0.05000 | 5.00000 | |
hard candy: | 0.01000 | 0.03000 | |
imitation dairy: | 0.20000 | 1.00000 | |
instant coffee / tea: | 0.00500 | 0.02500 | |
jams / jellies: | 0.01000 | 0.05000 | |
meat products: | 0.05000 | 5.00000 | |
milk products: | 0.05000 | 5.00000 | |
nut products: | 0.02000 | 0.06000 | |
other grains: | 0.20000 | 1.00000 | |
poultry: | 0.05000 | 0.15000 | |
processed fruits: | 0.01000 | 0.03000 | |
processed vegetables: | 0.01000 | 0.03000 | |
reconstituted vegetables: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 | |
seasonings / flavors: | 200.00000 | 10000.00000 | |
snack foods: | 0.50000 | 1.50000 | |
soft candy: | 0.01000 | 5.00000 | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | 0.05000 | 5.00000 |
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 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :90246 |
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WISER:UN 3272 |
WGK Germany:3 |
S-methyl 3-methylbutanethioate |
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