| Preferred name | 2-(methyl thio) ethyl acetate |
| Trivial Name | 2-methylsulfanylethyl acetate |
| Short Description | 2-(methylthio)ethyl acetate |
| Formula | C5 H10 O2 S |
| CAS Number | 5862-47-5 |
| FEMA Number | 4560 |
| FDA UNII | 209Q6G4O2H |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.771.510K |
| MDL | MFCD00026215 |
| xLogP3-AA | 0.80 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1913 2-(methylthio)ethyl acetate |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 5862-47-5 ; 2-(METHYLTHIO)ETHYL ACETATE |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| 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): | Search |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9999 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| FAO: | 2-(Methylthio)ethyl acetate |
| Beijing Lys Chemicals | Endeavour Specialty Chemicals |
| Parchem | Penta International |
| R C Treatt & Co Ltd | Robinson Brothers |
| Sigma-Aldrich: Aldrich | Soda Aromatic |
| Penta International Corporation |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 134.1981048584 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.797 to 8.964 |
| Refractive Index | 1.456 to 1.467 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 180 to 182°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.795 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 73.33 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.04 est |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 1.364e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Tropical | |
| tropical, melon, sweet, rancid, meaty | |
| General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. tropical melon sweet rancid meat |
| Flavor Type: Wasabi | |
| mustard, horseradish, wasabi, fruity | |
| General comment | Mustard horseradish wasabi |
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| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Fruit , Melon |
| Flavoring purposes | Beverage , Brandy apple brandy , Fish , Fruit tropical fruit , Meat , Soup |
| Other purposes | Fruit ice , Pudding |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| 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 36/39 - Wear suitable clothing 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 2-(methyl thio) ethyl acetate usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| 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: 24 | |||
| Click here to view publication 24 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | - | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 1.00000 | 5.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | 0.01000 | 0.20000 | |
| frozen dairy: | - | - | |
| fruit ices: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | 2.00000 | 10.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | - | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | 0.01000 | 0.20000 | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | 0.05000 | 0.10000 | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
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| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :4447651 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| 2-methylsulfanylethyl acetate |
| Chemidplus:0005862475 |