Identification

Namedimethyl sulfide
IUPACmethylsulfanylmethane
CAS Number75-18-3
EINECS200-846-2
FDA UNIIQS3J7O7L3U
Molecular FormulaC2 H6 S
Molecular Weight62.13482000
MDL NumberMFCD00008562
Nikkaji NumberJ1.443E
Beilstein1696847
CoE Number483

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring452 methyl sulfide
DG SANTE Food Flavourings12.006 dimethyl sulfide
FEMA Number2746
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)75-18-3 ; METHYL SULFIDE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 0.84200 to 0.84700 @ 25.00 °C., 0.84000 to 0.85000 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.006 to 7.048
Pounds per Gallon - est. 6.998 to 7.081
Refractive Index 1.43100 to 1.44100 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point -98.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 37.30 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, -37.50 to -37.30 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 646.973022 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 2.1 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point -34.00 °F. TCC ( -36.67 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.977 (est)
Shelf Life 12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength high ,
Substantivity 4 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 0.10 % in propylene glycol.
at 0.50 %.
Sulfury, onion, sweet, corn, vegetable, cabbage, tomato, green, radish
Cabbage, sulphurous, onion, creamy
Cabbage, sulphurous, onion, creamy. Very powerful and diffusive
Cabbage, sulphurous, onion, creamy. Very powerful and diffusive
Cabbage, sulphurous, onion, creamy. Very powerful and diffusive
Odor sample from Sigma-Aldrich
Taste Description at 1.00 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral Toxicitygavage-rat LD50 3300 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-rat LC50 40250 ppm

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)380.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
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-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

Advanced Biotech. Inc.

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Alfrebro LLC/ Archer Daniels Midland Company

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Augustus Oils Ltd

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Fleurchem, Inc.

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SRS Aromatics Ltd

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Potential Uses

FL beer FL butter FL cabbage FL cheese swiss cheese FL corn FL currant black currant FL dairy FL fish FR fruit FL garlic FR geranium FL milk FL onion FL oyster FL potato FL radish FL tomato

Natural Occurrence

asparagus beer PMC bread wheat bread PMC brussel sprout butter PMC cabbage celery cheese cheddar cheese PMC cheese swiss cheese PMC chicken cooked chicken PMC chive plant cocoa corn seed cream PMC currant black currant fruit durian fruit egg PMC fish PMC garlic bulb garlic oil geranium kohlrabi stem lamb cooked lamb PMC onion oil orange fruit juice paprika PMC parsley leaf peppermint oil potato plant rose oil rutabaga sake wine PMC sauerkraut PMC spearmint oil strawberry wild strawberry fruit tea leaf tobacco virginia tobacco tomato truffle whiskey wine wormseed oil america @ 0.01% Data

Synonyms

dimethyl monosulfide dimethyl sulfide 5% in ethyl acetate natural dimethyl sulfide 5% in ETOH natural dimethyl sulfide natural dimethyl sulphide dimethyl sulphide A grade dimethyl sulphide B grade dimethyl sulphyde dimethyl thioether dimethylsulphide DMS 10% in dipropylene glycol exact-S methane thiomethane methane, 1,1'-thiobis- methyl monosulfide methyl sulfide methyl sulphide 'A plus' methyl sulphide 'A' grade methyl sulphide technical methyl thioether methylsulfanyl)methane methylsulfanylmethane 2- thiapropane thiobis(methane) thiobismethane 2- thiopropane Info: Dimethylsulphide Google Patents: Dimethyl sulfide, beta-damascenone, 3-methylbutanal, and 3-methylbutyric acid PubMed: Combining chemoinformatics with bioinformatics: in silico prediction of bacterial flavor-forming pathways by a chemical systems biology approach "reverse pathway engineering". PubMed: Characterization of the key aroma compounds in two bavarian wheat beers by means of the sensomics approach. PubMed: Off-flavor compounds from decaying cyanobacterial blooms of Lake Taihu. PubMed: Proton transfer reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometry monitoring of the evolution of volatile compounds during lactic acid fermentation of milk. PubMed: Characterization of flavor of whey protein hydrolysates. PubMed: Flavor variability and flavor stability of U.S.-produced whole milk powder. PubMed: Net effect of wort osmotic pressure on fermentation course, yeast vitality, beer flavor, and haze. PubMed: Volatile and color composition of young and model-aged Shiraz wines as affected by diammonium phosphate supplementation before alcoholic fermentation. PubMed: Instrumental and sensory characterization of heat-induced odorants in aseptically packaged soy milk. PubMed: Quantitative determination of thermally derived off-flavor compounds in milk using solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography. PubMed: Characterization of nutty flavor in cheddar cheese. PubMed: Aroma extract dilution analysis of Cv. Marion (Rubus spp. hyb) and Cv. Evergreen (R. laciniatus L.) blackberries. PubMed: The level of MXR1 gene expression in brewing yeast during beer fermentation is a major determinant for the concentration of dimethyl sulfide in beer. PubMed: Influence of some technological parameters on the formation of dimethyl sulfide, 2-mercaptoethanol, methionol, and dimethyl sulfone in port wines. PubMed: Flavor-active compounds potentially implicated in cooked cauliflower acceptance. PubMed: Dimethyl sulfide, a volatile flavor constituent, is a slow-binding inhibitor of tyrosinase. PubMed: Effect of various dairy packaging materials on the headspace analysis of ultrapasteurized milk. PubMed: Formation of volatile compounds during heating of spice paprika (Capsicum annuum) powder. PubMed: Identification of impact odorants in Bordeaux red grape juice, in the commercial yeast used for its fermentation, and in the produced wine. PubMed: Volatile sulfur compounds in human expiration after eating raw or heat-treated garlic. PubMed: S-methylmethionine sulfonium in fruits of citrus hybrids. PubMed: Quantitative trait loci influencing chemical and sensory characteristics of eating quality in sweet corn. PubMed: Gas chromatographic analysis of volatile sulfur compounds from heated milk using static headspace sampling. PubMed: Identification of the volatile compounds produced in sterile fish muscle (Sebastes melanops) by Pseudomonas fragi. PubMed: Chemodosimetric analysis in food-safety monitoring: design, synthesis, and application of a bimetallic Re(i)-Pt(ii) complex for detection of dimethyl sulfide in foods. PubMed: Characterization of the key aroma compounds in shiraz wine by quantitation, aroma reconstitution, and omission studies. PubMed: Evidence that dimethyl sulfide facilitates a tritrophic mutualism between marine primary producers and top predators. PubMed: Nisin A extends the shelf life of high-fat chilled dairy dessert, a milk-based pudding. PubMed: Combining chemoinformatics with bioinformatics: in silico prediction of bacterial flavor-forming pathways by a chemical systems biology approach "reverse pathway engineering". PubMed: Characterization of the key aroma compounds in two bavarian wheat beers by means of the sensomics approach. PubMed: Evaluation of the volatile composition and sensory properties of five species of microalgae. PubMed: Relationships between harvest time and wine composition in Vitis vinifera L. cv. Cabernet Sauvignon 1. Grape and wine chemistry. PubMed: Influence of the industrial processing and the floral origin into the volatile constituents of honeybee-collected pollen. PubMed: Scalping of light volatile sulfur compounds by wine closures. PubMed: Perception of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) by loggerhead sea turtles: a possible mechanism for locating high-productivity oceanic regions for foraging. PubMed: Oxygen consumption and development of volatile sulfur compounds during bottle aging of two Shiraz wines. Influence of pre- and postbottling controlled oxygen exposure. PubMed: Differentiation of fresh and frozen/thawed fish, European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata), cod (Gadus morhua) and salmon (Salmo salar), using volatile compounds by SPME/GC/MS. PubMed: Environmental, biochemical and genetic drivers of DMSP degradation and DMS production in the Sargasso Sea. PubMed: Application of proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry to the assessment of odorant removal in a biological air cleaner for pig production. PubMed: The neuroecology of dimethyl sulfide: a global-climate regulator turned marine infochemical. PubMed: Effect of enzyme activity and frozen storage on jalapeño pepper volatiles by selected ion flow tube-mass spectrometry. PubMed: Comparison of breath and in-mouth collection for the measurement of oral malodorous compounds by gas chromatography using sulfur chemiluminescence detection. PubMed: Model aging and oxidation effects on varietal, fermentative, and sulfur compounds in a dry botrytized red wine. PubMed: Effect of oxidoreduction potential on aroma biosynthesis by lactic acid bacteria in nonfat yogurt. PubMed: Volatile sulphur compounds in morning breath of human volunteers. PubMed: Variation of some fermentative sulfur compounds in Italian "millesime" classic sparkling wines during aging and storage on lees. PubMed: Flavor variability and flavor stability of U.S.-produced whole milk powder. PubMed: Effect of electron beam irradiation and storage on the quality attributes of sausages with different fat contents. PubMed: Quantitation of S-methylmethionine in raw vegetables and green malt by a stable isotope dilution assay using LC-MS/MS: comparison with dimethyl sulfide formation after heat treatment. PubMed: Characterization of the curing process from high-solids anaerobic digestion. PubMed: Volatile and color composition of young and model-aged Shiraz wines as affected by diammonium phosphate supplementation before alcoholic fermentation. PubMed: Sulfur volatiles in guava (Psidium guajava L.) leaves: possible defense mechanism. PubMed: Identification of characteristic aroma components of Thai fried chili paste. PubMed: Aging effects and grape variety dependence on the content of sulfur volatiles in wine. PubMed: Influence of type of distillation apparatus on chemical profiles of brazilian cachaças. PubMed: In vitro and in vivo release of aroma compounds from yellow-fleshed kiwifruit. PubMed: Instrumental and sensory characterization of heat-induced odorants in aseptically packaged soy milk. PubMed: Comparison of three lychee cultivar odor profiles using gas chromatography-olfactometry and gas chromatography-sulfur detection. PubMed: Bacterial taxa that limit sulfur flux from the ocean. PubMed: Critical components of odors in evaluating the performance of food waste composting plants. PubMed: Quantitative determination of thermally derived off-flavor compounds in milk using solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography. PubMed: Identification of chemicals, possibly originating from misuse of refillable PET bottles, responsible for consumer complaints about off-odours in water and soft drinks. PubMed: Production of volatile compounds in cheese by Pseudomonas fragi strains of dairy origin. PubMed: Sensitive quantification of sulfur compounds in wine by headspace solid-phase microextraction technique. PubMed: Ability of possible DMS precursors to release DMS during wine aging and in the conditions of heat-alkaline treatment. PubMed: Volatile sulfur compounds in Cheddar cheese determined by headspace solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatograph-pulsed flame photometric detection. PubMed: Contribution of dimethyl sulfide to the aroma of Syrah and Grenache Noir wines and estimation of its potential in grapes of these varieties. PubMed: Influence of temperature, modified atmosphere packaging, and heat treatment on aroma compounds in broccoli. PubMed: Double-packaging is effective in reducing lipid oxidation and off-odor volatiles of irradiated raw turkey meat. PubMed: A salivary incubation test for evaluation of oral malodor: a pilot study. PubMed: Influence of some technological parameters on the formation of dimethyl sulfide, 2-mercaptoethanol, methionol, and dimethyl sulfone in port wines. PubMed: Community and ecosystem level consequences of chemical cues in the plankton. PubMed: Fasting stress exacerbates classical conditioned histamine release in guinea pigs. PubMed: Flavor-active compounds potentially implicated in cooked cauliflower acceptance. PubMed: Does the odor from sponges of the genus Ircinia protect them from fish predators? PubMed: Halitosis in medicine: a review. PubMed: Wet scrubber analysis of volatile organic compound removal in the rendering industry. PubMed: Influence of lipid fraction, emulsifier fraction, and mean particle diameter of oil-in-water emulsions on the release of 20 aroma compounds. PubMed: Aroma components of cooked tail meat of American lobster (Homarus americanus). PubMed: Gas production by feces of infants. PubMed: Effect of various dairy packaging materials on the headspace analysis of ultrapasteurized milk. PubMed: Comparison of solvent extraction and microwave extraction for release of dimethyl sulfide from cereals and canola. PubMed: Natural levels of dimethyl sulfide in rough rice and its products. PubMed: Identification of impact odorants in Bordeaux red grape juice, in the commercial yeast used for its fermentation, and in the produced wine. PubMed: Volatile components of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers of Echinacea species. PubMed: Headspace solid-phase microextraction for the analysis of dimethyl sulfide in beer. PubMed: Gas chromatographic analysis of volatile sulfur compounds from heated milk using static headspace sampling. PubMed: Volatiles produced by microorganisms isolated from refrigerated chicken at spoilage.