5-methyl-2-(methyl thiomethyl)-2-hexenal
5-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal
Identification
| Name | 5-methyl-2-(methyl thiomethyl)-2-hexenal |
| CAS Number | 85407-25-6 |
| FDA UNII | 709DSH95S8 |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H16 O S |
| Molecular Weight | 172.29072000 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1920 5-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal |
| FEMA Number | 4567 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 85407-25-6 ; 5-METHYL-2-(METHYLTHIOMETHYL)-2-HEXENAL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.95600 to 0.96600 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.964 to 8.047 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49400 to 1.50400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 96.00 °C. @ 3.00 mm Hg |
| Soluble in | water, 337.1 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | onion meaty |
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 5-methyl-2-(methyl thiomethyl)-2-hexenal usage levels up to | not 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 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 | 0.10000 |
| snack foods | 0.10000 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
hexenal, 5-methyl-2-((methylthio)methyl)-
5-
methyl-2-((methyl sulfanyl)methyl) hex-2-enal
5-
methyl-2-((methylsulfanyl)-methyl)hex-2-enal
5-
methyl-2-((methylsulfanyl)methyl)hex-2-enal
(E)-5-
methyl-2-(methylsulfanylmethyl)hex-2-enal
5-
methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal
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