| Preferred name | 4-methyl-2-(methyl thiomethyl)-2-hexenal |
| Trivial Name | (E)-4-methyl-2-(methylsulfanylmethyl)hex-2-enal |
| Short Description | 4-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal |
| Formula | C9 H16 O S |
| CAS Number | 99910-84-6 |
| FEMA Number | 4566 |
| FDA UNII | 2W7IW92688 |
| xLogP3-AA | 2.30 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1919 4-methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 99910-84-6 ; 4-METHYL-2-(METHYLTHIOMETHYL)-2-HEXENAL |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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| FAO: | 4-Methyl-2-(methylthiomethyl)-2-hexenal |
| Parchem |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 172.29072570801 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.031 to 8.114 |
| Refractive Index | 1.497 to 1.507 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 92 to 102°C @ 5 mm Hg |
| Solubility | |
| water, 337.1 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| Odor Type: Onion | |
| onion, meaty, soup | |
| General comment | Onion meaty soup |
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| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
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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 4-methyl-2-(methyl thiomethyl)-2-hexenal usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| 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: 24 | |||
| Click here to view publication 24 | |||
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| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | 0.05000 | 0.50000 | |
| 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: | 0.05000 | 0.50000 | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :71587376 |
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| (E)-4-methyl-2-(methylsulfanylmethyl)hex-2-enal |
| Chemidplus:0099910846 |