| Preferred name | methyl propyl disulfide |
| Trivial Name | Methyl propyl disulfide |
| Short Description | 2,3-dithiahexane |
| Formula | C4 H10 S2 |
| CAS Number | 2179-60-4 |
| FEMA Number | 3201 |
| Flavis Number | 12.019 |
| ECHA Number | 218-551-2 |
| FDA UNII | 8M12K3FU0T |
| Nikkaji Number | J7.350D |
| MDL | MFCD00013400 |
| COE Number | 585 |
| xLogP3-AA | 1.80 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 565 methyl propyl disulfide |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 2179-60-4 ; METHYL PROPYL DISULFIDE |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31872 |
| FooDB: | FDB008557 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2930.90.9190 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| FAO: | Methyl propyl disulfide |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 122.25370025635 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.238 to 8.313 |
| Refractive Index | 1.503 to 1.509 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 69 to 71°C @ 43 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 40 to 41°C @ 9 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 4.145 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 4.2 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 42.78 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 3.169 est |
| Shelf life | 12 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| oils | Yes |
| water, very slightly | Yes |
| water, 358.7 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Alliaceous | |
| sulfurous, onion, radish, mustard, tomato, alliaceous, potato, garlic | |
| General comment | At 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sulfury onion radish mustard tomato |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 5, 49, (1996) | Sulfureous, alliaceous, radish, mustard, tomato, potato and garlic |
| Flavor Type: Onion | |
| onion, garlic, tomato, potato, alliaceous, vegetable | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 5, 49, (1996) | At 0.50 ppm. Onion, garlic, tomato, potato, alliaceous and vegetative |
| Used in garlic, onion, spice, meat, soup and savoury flavours. Normal use levels in finished consumer product: 0.01-1ppm. Council of Europe limits: soups and savoury (1ppm). | Cooked onion/garlic |
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| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Spice |
| Flavoring purposes | Garlic , Meat , Mustard , Onion , Potato , Radish , Savory , Soup , Tomato |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 10 - Flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavoring agents | |||
| Recommendation for methyl propyl disulfide usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 3.90 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Structure Class: | I | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 4 | |||
| Click here to view publication 4 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 1.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | 1.00000 | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | - | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | 1.00000 | |
| hard candy: | - | - | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | 1.00000 | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | 1.00000 | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 8 (FGE.08)[1]: Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical group 20 View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 1 (FGE.08Rev1): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 8, Revision 3 (FGE.08Rev3): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 08, Revision 4 (FGE.08Rev4): Aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups from chemical groups 20 and 30 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of aliphatic and aromatic mono- and di-thiols and mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups (chemical group 20) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):2179-60-4 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :16592 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 1993 |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| 1-methyldisulfanylpropane |
| Chemidplus:0002179604 |