alpha-benzylidene methional
2-(methylthiomethyl)-3-phenylpropenal
Identification
| Name | alpha-benzylidene methional |
| IUPAC | (Z)-2-(methylsulfanylmethyl)-3-phenylprop-2-enal |
| FDA UNII | KRO00NB0OL |
| Molecular Formula | C11 H12 O S |
| Molecular Weight | 192.28084000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD01736617 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.539.985F |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 505 2-(methylthiomethyl)-3-phenylpropenal |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 12.087 2-(methylthiomethyl)-3-phenylpropenal |
| FEMA Number | 3717 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 65887-08-3 ; 2-(METHYLTHIOMETHYL)-3-PHENYLPROPENAL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | yellow clear viscous liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.08000 to 1.08500 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.987 to 9.028 |
| Refractive Index | 1.62200 to 1.63200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 87.00 °C. @ 13.00 mm Hg, 151.00 °C. @ 3.80 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 372.00 °F. TCC ( 188.80 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.391 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 0.10 % in dipropylene glycol. at 1.00 %.
|
| Taste Description | at 1.00 ppm. |
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 alpha-benzylidene methional usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| NOEL (No Observed Effect Level) | 1.4 (mg/kg bw per day) |
| 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 | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
(Z,E)-2-(
methyl thio) methyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
2-(
methyl thio) methyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
cis,trans-2-(
methyl thio) methyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
(Z,E)-2-((
methyl thio)methyl)-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
2-((
methyl thio)methyl)-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
cis,trans-2-((
methyl thio)methyl)-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
(Z,E)-2-
methyl thiomethyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
cis,trans-2-
methyl thiomethyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
2-(
methyl thiomethyl)-3-phenyl propen-1-al
2-(
methyl thiomethyl)-3-phenyl propenal
(Z,E)-2-(
methyl thiomethyl)-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
cis,trans-2-(
methyl thiomethyl)-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al
(E)-2-(
methylsulfanylmethyl)-3-phenylprop-2-enal
2-(
methylthiomethyl)-3-phenylpropenal
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