Category: flavoring agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | colorless to pale yellow clear oily liquid (est) |
Assay: | 99.00 to 100.00 %
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Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
Specific Gravity: | 1.05000 to 1.07000 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 8.737 to 8.903
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Refractive Index: | 1.53000 to 1.54000 @ 20.00 °C.
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Boiling Point: | 147.00 to 148.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Vapor Pressure: | 5.714000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
Vapor Density: | 3.7 ( Air = 1 ) |
Flash Point: | 111.00 °F. TCC ( 43.89 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | 1.245 (est) |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | oils | | water, very slightly | | water, 3209 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Insoluble in: |
| water |
Organoleptic Properties:
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Odor Type: sulfurous |
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| garlic sulfurous green spicy mushroom |
Odor Description: at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. | garlic sulfurous green spicy mushroom |
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| pungent metallic alliaceous garlic mustard mushroom horseradish |
Odor Description: at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. | Pungent, metallic, alliaceous, garlic and mustard like with mushroom and horseradish nuances Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 5, 68, (2001) |
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Flavor Type: alliaceous |
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| alliaceous sulfurous fresh onion garlic vegetable cabbage spicy mustard horseradish |
Taste Description: at 0.10 - 0.30 ppm. | Alliaceous, sulfurous fresh onion and garlic-like with cruciferous vegetable nuances of cabbage, spicy nuances of mustard and horseradish Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 5, 68, (2001) |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Sigma-Aldrich |
bis(Methylthio)methane, ≥99%, FG |
Odor Description: | cheese; horseradish; alliaceous (onion, garlic); earthy; spicy |
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R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
bisMethylthiomethane Halal, Kosher |
Odor Description: | Alliaceous (onion/chive), and truffle/mushroom. More meaty, on dilution |
Taste Description: | alliaceous Used in savoury/meat, coffee, and allium flavours, at low levels: 0.01 – 1ppm. |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Advanced Biotech |
BIS (METHYLTHIO) METHANE
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Advanced Biotech |
TRUFFLE SULFIDE 0.1% PG NATURAL
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Aromiens International |
Truffle Sulfide
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Augustus Oils |
Bis (Methylthio) Methane
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Services |
Beijing Lys Chemicals |
Bis(Methylthio)methane
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BOC Sciences |
For experimental / research use only. |
Bis(methylthio)methane
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Carbosynth |
For experimental / research use only. |
Bis(Methylthio)methane
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Charkit Chemical |
BIS(METHYLTHIO)METHANE M2960 FEMA 3878
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DeLong Chemicals America |
Bis(methylthio)methane, Kosher
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ECSA Chemicals |
2,4-DITHIAPENTAN
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ECSA TRADE THE MOST UPDATED FINANCIAL PUBLICATION ON THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY |
EMD Millipore |
For experimental / research use only. |
Bis(methylthio)methane
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Endeavour Specialty Chemicals |
Bis(methylthio)methane 98% F&F
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Speciality Chemical Product Groups |
FCI SAS |
BIS METHYL THIO METHANE
Odor: Garlic, onion |
Frutarom |
BIS(METHYLTHIO)METHANE
KOSHER Flavor: Alliaceous, Earthy, Mushroom, Musty, Truffle |
CBD Offering |
IFF |
BIS(METHYLTHIO)METHANE
KOSHER Flavor: Alliaceous, Earthy, Mushroom, Musty, Truffle |
Jinan Enlighten Chemical Technology(Wutong Aroma ) |
Bis-(methylthio)-methane Kosherk
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Lluch Essence |
2,4-DITHIAPENTANE NATURAL
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M&U International |
Bis(METHYLTHIO) METHANE, Kosher
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Moellhausen |
2,4-DITHIAPENTANE
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Natural Advantage |
Dithiapentane, 2,4- Nat, 1% in CBMCT (Truffle)
Flavor: creamy, mushroom, truffle |
Riverside Aromatics LTD.is the exclusive distributor for Europe in UK for any non-US based inquiries |
Natural Advantage |
Dithiapentane, 2,4- Nat, 1% in OH (Truffle)
Flavor: creamy, mushroom, truffle |
Penta International |
bis-(METHYLTHIO)METHANE
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R C Treatt & Co Ltd |
bisMethylthiomethane
Halal, Kosher Odor: Alliaceous (onion/chive), and truffle/mushroom. More meaty, on dilution Flavor: alliaceous Used in savoury/meat, coffee, and allium flavours, at low levels: 0.01 – 1ppm. |
Riverside Aromatics |
2,4-DITHIAPENTANE NATURAL, 1% IN ETHANOL
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Robinson Brothers |
Bis(Methylthio)methane F&F
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https://www.robinsonbrothers.uk/chemistry-competences |
Santa Cruz Biotechnology |
For experimental / research use only. |
Bis(methylthio)methane
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Sigma-Aldrich |
bis(Methylthio)methane, ≥99%, FG
Odor: cheese; horseradish; alliaceous (onion, garlic); earthy; spicy |
Certified Food Grade Products |
Synerzine |
bis (Methylthio) Methane
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Taytonn ASCC |
Bis (Methylthio) Methane
Odor: Musty, Alliaceous, Mushroom, Earthy, Truffle |
TCI AMERICA |
For experimental / research use only. |
bis(Methylthio)methane >98.0%(GC)
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Tianjin Danjun International |
Bis(methylthio)methane
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United International |
Bis-(Methylthio)Methane;2,4-Dithiapentane
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WholeChem |
Bis(methylthio)methane
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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 37/39 - Wear suitable 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: | flavoring agents |
Recommendation for truffle sulfide usage levels up to: | | not for fragrance use.
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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: | 0.60000 | 6.00000 |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | 0.20000 | 2.00000 |
beverages(alcoholic): | 0.20000 | 2.00000 |
breakfast cereal: | - | - |
cheese: | - | - |
chewing gum: | - | - |
condiments / relishes: | 0.20000 | 2.00000 |
confectionery froastings: | - | - |
egg products: | - | - |
fats / oils: | 0.04000 | 0.04000 |
fish products: | - | - |
frozen dairy: | 0.20000 | 2.00000 |
fruit ices: | - | - |
gelatins / puddings: | 0.10000 | 1.00000 |
granulated sugar: | - | - |
gravies: | 0.10000 | 1.00000 |
hard candy: | - | - |
imitation dairy: | 0.01000 | 0.10000 |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - |
jams / jellies: | - | - |
meat products: | 4.00000 | 44.00000 |
milk products: | - | - |
nut products: | - | - |
other grains: | - | - |
poultry: | - | - |
processed fruits: | - | - |
processed vegetables: | - | - |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - |
seasonings / flavors: | 1000.00000 | 1000.00000 |
snack foods: | - | - |
soft candy: | 0.20000 | 2.00000 |
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 |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic mono- and di-thiols and mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups (chemical group 20) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 1618-26-4 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 15380 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WISER: | UN 1993 |
WGK Germany: | 3 |
| bis(methylsulfanyl)methane |
Chemidplus: | 0001618264 |
References:
Other Information:
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
2,4- | dithiapentane | 2,4- | dithiopentane | | formaldehyde dimethyl mercaptal | | methane, bis(methylthio)- | bis( | methyl mercapto) methane | bis( | methyl thio) methane | | methylene bis(methyl sulfide) | bis( | methylmercapto)methane | bis( | methylsulfanyl)methane | bis ( | methylthio) methane | bis( | methylthio)methane | bis | methylthiomethane | | thioformaldehyde dimethyl acetal |
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