2-(methyl thio) ethyl acetate

General Material Information

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
Synonyms	acetic acid 2-methylsulfanyl-ethyl ester 2-acetoxyethyl methyl sulfide ethanol, 2-(methylthio)-, acetate 2-methyl sulfanyl ethyl acetate 2-( methyl sulfanyl) ethyl acetate 2-( methylsulfanyl)ethyl acetate 2-methylsulfanylethyl acetate 2-( methylthio)ethanol, acetate 2-( methylthio)ethyl acetate 2-methylthioethyl acetate

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Export Tariff Code:	2930.90.9999
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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
Beijing Lys Chemicals Co, LTD.	Endeavour Specialty Chemicals Ltd
Penta International Corporation	Robinson Brothers Limited
Soda Aromatic Co., Ltd.	R C Treatt and Co Ltd

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

Applications	flavoring agents
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
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		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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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :4447651

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2-methylsulfanylethyl acetate

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