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benzyl methyl sulfide

flavoring agents
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CAS Number: 766-92-7
ECHA EC Number: 212-174-7
FDA UNII: Y3900RBK51
Category: flavoring agents
IUPAC Name: benzyl methyl sulfide
InChI : InChI=1/C8H10S/c1-9-7-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6H,7H2,1H3
Std.InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10S/c1-9-7-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6H,7H2,1H3
InChIKey : OFQPKKGMNWASPN-UHFFFAOYAM
Std.InChIKey: OFQPKKGMNWASPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES : CSCC1=CC=CC=C1
MDL: MFCD00008563
Molar Refractivity : 43.79 ± 0.3 cm3 (est)
Parachor : 334.5 ± 4.0 cm3 (est)
Index of Refraction : 1.556 ± 0.02 (est)
Surface Tension : 36.3 ± 3.0 dyne/cm (est)
Density : 1.014 ± 0.06 g/cm3 (est)
Polarizability : 17.36 ± 0.5 10-24cm3 (est)

US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:

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NCBI:Search
JECFA Food Flavoring:460 benzyl methyl sulfide
DG SANTE Food Flavourings:12.077 benzyl methyl sulfide
FEMA Number:3597 benzyl methyl sulfide
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):766-92-7 ; BENZYL METHYL SULFIDE

Physical Properties:

Appearance:colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:1.01500 to 1.02000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 8.446 to 8.487
Refractive Index:1.56300 to 1.57300 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point: -30.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 196.00 to 198.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 87.00 to 88.00 °C. @ 11.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure:0.507000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density:4.7 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point: 161.00 °F. TCC ( 71.67 °C. )
logP (o/w): 2.173 (est)
Soluble in:
fats
propylene glycol
water, 486.3 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
water

Organoleptic Properties:

Cosmetic Information:

None found

Safety Information:

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 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
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

Safety in Use Information:

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for benzyl methyl sulfide usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.09 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.02 (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: 12
Click here to view publication 12
average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -0.20000
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: -0.05000
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: -0.05000
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: -0.10000
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: -0.20000
soft candy: --
soups: -0.05000
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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Safety and efficacy of eight compounds belonging to different chemical groups when used as flavourings for cats and dogs
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 91, Revision 3 (FGE.91Rev3): consideration of aliphatic, aromatic and a,�-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):766-92-7
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :13016
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 3334
WGK Germany:3
methylsulfanylmethylbenzene
Chemidplus:0000766927

References:

methylsulfanylmethylbenzene
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:766-92-7
Pubchem (cid):13016
Pubchem (sid):134977939

Other Information:

(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
CHEBI:View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB31314
FooDB:FDB003371
Export Tariff Code:2930.90.9999
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
FAO:Benzyl methyl sulfide

Potential Uses:

Occurrence (nature, food, other):

beef cooked beef
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Synonyms:

benzene, ((methylthio)methyl)-
benzene, (methylthio)methyl -
benzene, [ (methylthio)methyl]-
benzene, [(methylthio)methyl]-
benzyl methyl sulphide
benzyl(methyl)sulfane
methyl benzyl sulfide
(methyl thio) methyl benzene
alpha-(methyl thio) toluene
((methyl thio)methyl) benzene
methyl thiomethyl benzene
(methyl thiomethyl) benzene
alpha-methyl thiotoluene
[(methylsulfanyl)methyl]benzene
methylsulfanylmethylbenzene
((methylthio)methyl)benzene
a-(methylthio)toluene
methylthiomethylbenzene
1-phenyl-2-thiapropane
PTF
sulfide, benzyl methyl
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