methyl ortho-tolyl disulfide

methyl 2-methylphenyl disulfide

CAS: 35379-09-0 C8 H10 S2 MW: 170.29770000

Identification

Namemethyl ortho-tolyl disulfide
IUPAC1-methyl-2-(methyldisulfanyl)benzene
CAS Number35379-09-0
FDA UNII01I8N86CKO
Molecular FormulaC8 H10 S2
Molecular Weight170.29770000
Nikkaji NumberJ3.152.031B

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1935 methyl 2-methylphenyl disulfide
FEMA Number4579
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)35379-09-0 ; METHYL 2-METHYLPHENYL DISULFIDE

Physical Properties

Appearance pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 1.13000 to 1.13600 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 9.414 to 9.464
Refractive Index 1.60500 to 1.61100 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 90.00 °C. @ 3.00 mm Hg
Soluble in water, 19.559 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description sulfurous

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

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

Safety in Use

Categoryflavoring agents
Recommendation for methyl ortho-tolyl disulfide usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes0.00100
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-
soups0.00100
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

disulfide, methyl 2-methylphenyl methyl 2-methyl phenyl disulfide methyl 2-methylphenyl disulfide methyl o-tolyl disulfide 1- methyl-2-(methyldisulfanyl)benzene Try the PubMed Search.