4-methyl-2-methyl thiomethyl-2-pentenal

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4-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-pentenal

CAS: 40878-73-7 C8 H14 O S MW: 158.26378000

Identification

Name4-methyl-2-methyl thiomethyl-2-pentenal
IUPAC(E)-4-methyl-2-(methylsulfanylmethyl)pent-2-enal
CAS Number40878-73-7
FDA UNII1G46E74K99
Molecular FormulaC8 H14 O S
Molecular Weight158.26378000

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1918 4-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-pentenal
FEMA Number4568
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)40878-73-7 ; 4-METHYL-2-(METHYLTHIOMETHYL)-2-PENTENAL

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.97100 to 0.98100 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.089 to 8.172
Refractive Index 1.48800 to 1.49800 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 69.00 to 70.00 °C. @ 2.00 mm Hg
Soluble in water, 1029 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 4-methyl-2-methyl thiomethyl-2-pentenal usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy0.00100
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-

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Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

4- methyl-2-((methyl sulfanyl)methyl) pent-2-enal 4- methyl-2-((methylsulfanyl)- methyl)pent-2-enal 4- methyl-2-((methylsulfanyl)methyl)pent-2-enal 4- methyl-2-(methyl thiomethyl)-2-pentenal (E)-4- methyl-2-(methylsulfanylmethyl)pent-2-enal 4- methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-pentenal 2- methylmercaptomethyl-4-methylpent-2-enal 2- pentenal, 4-methyl-2-((methylthio)methyl)- Try the PubMed Search.