Preferred name | methyl thiomethyl butyrate |
Trivial Name | (Methylthio)methyl butanoate |
Short Description | methylthiomethyl butyrate |
Formula | C6 H12 O2 S |
CAS Number | 74758-93-3 |
FEMA Number | 3879 |
Flavis Number | 12.187 |
ECHA Number | 277-989-2 |
FDA UNII | 9PF86RKU3Z |
Nikkaji Number | J349.458F |
COE Number | 12187 |
xLogP3-AA | 1.70 (est) |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 473 methylthiomethyl butyrate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 74758-93-3 ; METHYLTHIOMETHYL BUTYRATE |
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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 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB38299 |
FooDB: | FDB017628 |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
FAO: | Methylthiomethyl butyrate |
BOC Sciences | DeLong Chemicals America |
Penta International | R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
Penta International Corporation |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 148.22503662109 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.847 to 7.888 |
Refractive Index | 1.454 to 1.464 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 182 to 183°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 0.818 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 68.33 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.885 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
oils | Yes |
water, very slightly | Yes |
water, 4534 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Sulfurous | |
sulfurous, musty, onion, fruity, tropical, metallic, vegetable, savory | |
General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfurous musty onion fruity tropical metallic vegetable |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 5, 49, (1995) | Sulfureous, musty, onion, savory, fruity and tropical with vegetative nuances |
Flavor Type: Sulfurous | |
sulfurous, savory, eggy, vegetable, onion, fruity, tropical | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 5, 49, (1995) | At 2.00 ppm. Sulfureous, savory, eggy, vegetative and onion with fruity, tropical nuances |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Papaya |
Flavoring purposes | Dairy , Fruit tropical fruit , Garlic , Mango , Onion , Pineapple , Tropical |
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 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: | |
Not determined | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents | |||
Recommendation for methyl thiomethyl butyrate 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: | 1.00000 | 10.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | 1.00000 | 2.00000 | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | 1.00000 | 10.00000 | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | 0.50000 | 5.00000 | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | 500.00000 | 500.00000 | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | 1.00000 | 10.00000 | |
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 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :3018539 |
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WGK Germany:3 |
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Chemidplus:0074758933 |