methyl ortho-tolyl disulfide
methyl 2-methylphenyl disulfide
Identification
| Name | methyl ortho-tolyl disulfide |
| IUPAC | 1-methyl-2-(methyldisulfanyl)benzene |
| CAS Number | 35379-09-0 |
| FDA UNII | 01I8N86CKO |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H10 S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 170.29770000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J3.152.031B |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1935 methyl 2-methylphenyl disulfide |
| FEMA Number | 4579 |
| FDA | No 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 Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for methyl ortho-tolyl disulfide usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | 0.00100 |
| 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 | - |
| soups | 0.00100 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
disulfide, methyl 2-methylphenyl
methyl 2-methyl phenyl disulfide
methyl 2-methylphenyl disulfide
methyl o-tolyl disulfide
1-
methyl-2-(methyldisulfanyl)benzene
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