Category: flavor and fragrance agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
Assay: | 98.00 to 100.00 %
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Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
Specific Gravity: | 1.13500 to 1.13800 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 9.444 to 9.469
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Refractive Index: | 1.43200 to 1.43700 @ 20.00 °C.
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Boiling Point: | 142.00 to 143.00 °C. @ 757.00 mm Hg
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Boiling Point: | 38.00 to 40.00 °C. @ 12.00 mm Hg
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Acid Value: | 1.00 max. KOH/g
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Vapor Pressure: | 5.872000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
Vapor Density: | 4.0 ( Air = 1 ) |
Flash Point: | 94.00 °F. TCC ( 34.44 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | 1.878 (est) |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | diethyl ether | | oils | | propylene glycol | | water, 9515 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Insoluble in: |
| water |
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: cheesy |
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| sulfurous cheesy cabbage garlic |
Odor Description: at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. | sulfury cheese putrid cabbage garlic |
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| sulfurous eggy cheesy tomato fruit tropical fruit |
Odor Description: at 1.00 % in ethyl alcohol. | Sulfurous, egg and cheese notes, tomato, tropical-fruit top notes Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 6, 31, (1998) |
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Flavor Type: musty |
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| musty sulfurous cheesy limburger cheese metallic cheesy |
Taste Description: at 5.00 ppm. | Musty, sulfureous, Limburger-type cheese top notes, metallic cheese body Mosciano, Gerard P&F 23, No. 6, 31, (1998) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Bedoukian Research |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE (10% IN TRIACETIN) ≥99.0%, Kosher |
Odor Description: | powerful, sweet cheesy |
Taste Description: | musty For use in cheese, tomato and for sulfury notes in other savory flavors. |
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R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
Methyl thio butyrate Halal, Kosher |
Odor Description: | powerful sweet cheesy, cocoa odour on dilution |
Taste Description: | cheesy Finds use in extreme dilution in cheese, berry and chocolate flavors. A combination of this material and isobutyraldehyde is similar to the aroma of cocoa distillate. Normal use levels in finished consumer product: 0.0005-0.5 ppm. Council of Europe limits: Foods (5 ppm). |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Advanced Biotech |
METHYL THIO BUTYRATE 5% ETOH NATURAL
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Advanced Biotech |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE 5% IN ETOH NATURAL
Odor: Alcoholic, Cabbage, Sour |
Advanced Biotech |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE NATURAL
5% min. (in OS) Odor: Cabbage, Sour |
Advanced Biotech |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE SYNTHETIC
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Alfrebro |
Methyl Thiobutyrate, Natural
Odor: Sulfurous, Egg and Cheese Notes Tomato, Tropical-fruit Top notes |
Ambles Nature et Chimie |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
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Anhui Haibei |
Methyl Thiobutyrate
Odor: Sulfury cheese putrid cabbage garlic |
Aurochemicals |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE 10% IN ETOH, Natural
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Axxence Aromatic |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE 5% IN ETHANOL, Natural, Kosher
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Sustainability |
Axxence Aromatic |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE 98%, Natural, Kosher
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Beijing Lys Chemicals |
Methyl thiobutyrate
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Berjé |
Methyl Thio Butyrate
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Media |
BOC Sciences |
For experimental / research use only. |
Methyl thiobutyrate
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Charkit Chemical |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE FEMA 3310
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Charkit Chemical |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE NATURAL FEMA 3310
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DeLong Chemicals America |
Methyl thiobutyrate, Kosher
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Endeavour Specialty Chemicals |
S-Methyl thiobutyrate 99% F&F
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Speciality Chemical Product Groups |
Ernesto Ventós |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
Odor: PUTRID, CABBAGE |
Excellentia International |
Methyl ThioButyrate Natural
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Frutarom |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
KOSHER Flavor: Sulfurous, Cheesy, Cabbage, Garlic, Musty |
CBD Offering |
H. Interdonati, Inc. |
Methyl thiobutyrate Kosher
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Featured Products |
IFF |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
KOSHER Flavor: Sulfurous, Cheesy, Cabbage, Garlic, Musty |
Indenta Group |
Methyl Thiobutyrate
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Indukern F&F |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
Odor: POWERFUL, SULFUROUS, CHEESE, PUTRID |
Jinan Enlighten Chemical Technology(Wutong Aroma ) |
S-Methyl thiobutyrate Kosherk
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Jinan Enlighten Chemical Technology(Wutong Aroma ) |
S-Methyl Thiobutyrate
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Lluch Essence |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE NATURAL
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M&U International |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE, Kosher
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Natural Advantage |
Methylthio Butyrate Nat, 5% in OH
Flavor: cheesy, fruity, sweet |
Riverside Aromatics LTD.is the exclusive distributor for Europe in UK for any non-US based inquiries |
Natural Advantage |
Methylthio Butyrate Nat, 5% in PG
Flavor: cheesy, fruity, sweet |
Natural Advantage |
Methylthio Butyrate Nat
Flavor: cheesy, fruity, sweet |
Penta International |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE NATURAL 5% IN ETOH
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Penta International |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE NATURAL
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Penta International |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
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R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
Methyl thio butyrate
Halal, Kosher Odor: powerful sweet cheesy, cocoa odour on dilution Flavor: cheesy Finds use in extreme dilution in cheese, berry and chocolate flavors. A combination of this material and isobutyraldehyde is similar to the aroma of cocoa distillate. Normal use levels in finished consumer product: 0.0005-0.5 ppm. Council of Europe limits: Foods (5 ppm). |
Reincke & Fichtner |
Methyl Thiobutyrate
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Riverside Aromatics |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE, NATURAL
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Riverside Aromatics |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
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Robertet |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
Pure & Nat (EU) |
Seasons and Harvest / Crop calendar |
Robinson Brothers |
S-Methyl thiobutyrate F&F
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https://www.robinsonbrothers.uk/chemistry-competences |
Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
For experimental / research use only. |
S-Methyl thiobutanoate
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Sigma-Aldrich |
Methyl thiobutyrate, ≥97%, FG
Odor: cheese; musty; alliaceous (onion, garlic); animal; vegetable |
Certified Food Grade Products |
Sigma-Aldrich |
Methyl thiobutyrate, natural, 98%, FG
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SRS Aromatics |
METHYL THIOBUTYRATE
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Sunaux International |
Methyl Thiobutyrate
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Synerzine |
Methylthiobutyrate
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Taytonn ASCC |
Methyl Thiobutyrate
Odor: Cheese, Fruity, Powder/ Powdery, Rancid, Sweet |
TCI AMERICA |
For experimental / research use only. |
S-Methyl Thiobutyrate >98.0%(GC)
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Tengzhou Jitian Aroma Chemiclal |
S-Methyl thiobutyrate
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Tianjin Danjun International |
Methyl thiobutyrate
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United International |
Methyl thiobutyrate
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WholeChem |
Methyl thiobutyrate
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Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View |
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.
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Hazards identification |
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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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Pictogram | |
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Hazard statement(s) |
None found. |
Precautionary statement(s) |
None found. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Dermal Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
Not determined
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Safety in Use Information:
Category: | flavor and fragrance agents |
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search |
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice |
Recommendation for S-(methyl thio) butyrate usage levels up to: | | 0.0300 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 2.90 (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: 5 |
Click here to view publication 5 |
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm |
baked goods: | - | 7.00000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 0.00050 |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | - | - |
condiments / relishes: | - | - |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | - | - |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | - | 0.05000 |
fruit ices: | - | 0.05000 |
gelatins / puddings: | - | 0.06000 |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | - | - |
hard candy: | - | 0.50000 |
imitation dairy: | - | - |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - |
jams / jellies: | - | - |
meat products: | - | - |
milk products: | - | - |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - |
snack foods: | - | - |
soft candy: | - | 0.06000 |
soups: | - | - |
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 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 |
EPI System: | View |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 2432-51-1 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 62444 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WISER: | UN 3272 |
WGK Germany: | 3 |
| S-methyl butanethioate |
Chemidplus: | 0002432511 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| butanethioic acid S-methyl ester | | butanethioic acid, S-methyl ester | | butyric acid, thio-, S-methyl ester | | cheese butyrate | | methane thiol butyrate | S- | methyl butane thioate | S- | methyl butanethioate | | methyl thio butyrate | | methyl thio butyrate 5% in ethanol natural | S-( | methyl thio) butanoate | S- | methyl thiobutanoate | | methyl thiobutyrate | S- | methyl thiobutyrate | | methyl thiobutyrate (10% in triacetin) | | methyl thiobutyrate 5% in ETOH natural | | methyl thiobutyrate natural | | methyl thiobutyrate synthetic | | methyl thiobutyrate, natural 5% in ETOH | | methyl thiolbutyrate | S-( | methylthio)butanoate | S-( | methylthio)butyrate | | methylthiobutyrate | | methylthiol n-butyrate | | thiobutyric acid methyl ester |
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