benzyl disulfide
dibenzyl disulfide
 
Notes:
Flavouring ingredient
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CAS Number: 150-60-7Picture of molecule3D/inchi
Other(deleted CASRN): 325737-14-2
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg: 205-764-0
FDA UNII: BG7680605N
Nikkaji Web: J60.275B
Beilstein Number: 1110443
MDL: MFCD00004783
XlogP3-AA: 3.90 (est)
Molecular Weight: 246.39558000
Formula: C14 H14 S2
BioActivity Summary: listing
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Category: flavoring agents
 
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JECFA Food Flavoring: 579  benzyl disulfide
DG SANTE Food Flavourings: 12.081  dibenzyl disulfide
FEMA Number: 3617 benzyl disulfide
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):150-60-7 ; BENZYL DISULFIDE
FDA Regulation:
FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances
Sec. 172.515 Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants.
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Physical Properties:
Appearance: pale yellow crystalline leaflet (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00 % 
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Melting Point: 71.00 to  73.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 270.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure: 0.000020 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 423.00 °F. TCC ( 217.20 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w): 4.951 (est)
Soluble in:
 ether, hot
 ethyl alcohol, hot
 ethyl alcohol, very slightly
 water, 0.7537 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
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allyl methyl disulfide
amyl methyl disulfide
benzyl methyl disulfide
ethyl methyl disulfide
methyl phenyl methyl disulfide
2-methyl-3-furyl methyl disulfide
2-methyl-3-furyl methyl thiomethyl disulfide
isopentyl methyl disulfide
phenyl methyl disulfide
1-propenyl methyl disulfide
propyl methyl disulfide
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Organoleptic Properties:
 
Odor Type: smoky
 
 smoky  burnt  earthy  green  caramellic  
Odor Description:
at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. 
smoky burnt earthy green caramel
 
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
 
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Cosmetic Information:
None found
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Benzyl disulfide, 98%, FG
Odor: green; smoky; earthy
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Dibenzyl Disulfide >98.0%(GC)
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Dibenzyl Disulfide
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Safety Information:
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Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 22 - Do not breath dust.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
 
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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
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Safety in Use Information:
Category: flavoring agents
Recommendation for benzyl disulfide usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.012 (μg/capita/day)
Structure Class: II
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
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -1.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1.30000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -1.30000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: -1.30000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
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: -1.30000
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
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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
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 74 (FGE.74)[1]: Consideration of Simple Aliphatic Sulphides and Thiols evaluated by JECFA (61st meeting) Structurally related to Aliphatic and Alicyclic Mono-, Di-, Tri-, and Polysulphides with or without Additional Oxygenated Functional Groups from Chemical Group 20 evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08 (2008)
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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
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 91 (FGE.91): Consideration of simple aliphatic and aromatic sulphides and thiols evaluated by JECFA (53rd and 68th meetings) structurally related to aliphatic and alicyclic mono-, di-, tri-, and polysulphides with or without additional oxygenated functional groups evaluated by EFSA in FGE.08Rev1 (2009)
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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
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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
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WGK Germany: 2
 benzyldisulfanylmethylbenzene
Chemidplus: 0000150607
RTECS: JO1750000 for cas# 150-60-7
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 benzyldisulfanylmethylbenzene
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Potential Blenders and core components note
 
For Odor
alliaceous
alliaceous
 dipropyl disulfideFL/FR
balsamic
 bornyl formateFL/FR
caramellic
2-isobutyl-3-methyl pyrazineFL/FR
 rosefuranFL/FR
chocolate
 vanillyl ethyl etherFL/FR
coconut
delta-heptalactoneFL/FR
coffee
 furfuryl mercaptanFL/FR
earthy
1-nonen-3-olFL/FR
1-octen-3-olFL/FR
fatty
(Z)-3-octen-1-olFL/FR
floral
 linalool oxideFL/FR
 octyl acetateFL/FR
2-phenyl propyl acetateFL/FR
(R)-styralyl alcoholFL/FR
 ylang ylang flower oil IIIFL/FR
fruity
 amyl formateFL/FR
 ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoateFL/FR
2-pentyl furanFL/FR
 tropical trithianeFL/FR
green
 cumin acetaldehydeFL/FR
alpha,alpha-dimethyl benzyl alcoholFL/FR
3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acidFL/FR
 fern absolute 
 ferula galbaniflua gum extractFL/FR
 geranium absoluteFL/FR
(Z)-3-hepten-1-olFL/FR
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl acetoacetateFL/FR
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl tiglateFL/FR
 octanal dimethyl acetalFL/FR
1-phenyl-2-pentanolFL/FR
 rose furan epoxideFL/FR
herbal
6-hydroxydihydrotheaspirane (mixture of isomers)FL/FR
 thymyl methyl etherFL/FR
leathery
 castoreum absoluteFL/FR
phenolic
 piper betle leaf oilFR
2-propyl phenolFL/FR
smoky
 beech wood creosoteFL/FR
 birch tar oilFL/FR
 cade oilFR
2,6-dimethoxyphenolFL/FR
alpha-ethoxy-ortho-cresolFL/FR
4-ethyl phenolFL/FR
 phoebe oil brazil 
 pyroligneous acidsFL/FR
 pyroligneous acids hickoryFL/FR
spicy
4-ethyl guaiacolFL/FR
 pepper tree berry oilFL/FR
waxy
 octyl isobutyrateFL/FR
 
For Flavor
 
No flavor group found for these
 birch tar oilFL/FR
 bornyl formateFL/FR
alpha,alpha-dimethyl benzyl alcoholFL/FR
6,7-dimethyl dihydrocyclopentapyrazineFL
 dimethyl dihydrocyclopentapyrazineFL
alpha-ethoxy-ortho-cresolFL/FR
 fern absolute 
(Z)-3-hepten-1-olFL/FR
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl acetoacetateFL/FR
1-methyl pyrroleFL
2-phenyl propyl acetateFL/FR
 phoebe oil brazil 
2-propyl phenolFL/FR
 rose furan epoxideFL/FR
 rosefuranFL/FR
(R)-styralyl alcoholFL/FR
alliaceous
 dipropyl disulfideFL/FR
camphoreous
6-hydroxydihydrotheaspirane (mixture of isomers)FL/FR
coffee
 coffee distillatesFL
 furfuryl mercaptanFL/FR
2-thiophene thiolFL
creamy
 octyl isobutyrateFL/FR
earthy
1-nonen-3-olFL/FR
fatty
(Z)-3-octen-1-olFL/FR
floral
3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acidFL/FR
 ylang ylang flower oil IIIFL/FR
fruity
 amyl formateFL/FR
 ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoateFL/FR
1-phenyl-2-pentanolFL/FR
 tropical trithianeFL/FR
green
2-isobutyl-3-methyl pyrazineFL/FR
 cumin acetaldehydeFL/FR
 ferula galbaniflua gum extractFL/FR
 geranium absoluteFL/FR
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl tiglateFL/FR
 horseradish oilFL
 linalool oxideFL/FR
 octanal dimethyl acetalFL/FR
2-pentyl furanFL/FR
 propylene glycol acetone ketalFL
herbal
 oregano oleoresinFL
lactonic
delta-heptalactoneFL/FR
leathery
 castoreum absoluteFL/FR
meaty
4-allyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenolFL
medicinal
2,6-dimethoxyphenolFL/FR
mushroom
1-octen-3-olFL/FR
musty
 thymyl methyl etherFL/FR
onion
2-methyl-1,3-dithiolaneFL
rummy
 vanillyl ethyl etherFL/FR
smoky
 beech wood creosoteFL/FR
4-ethyl phenolFL/FR
 pyroligneous acidsFL/FR
 pyroligneous acids hickoryFL/FR
dextro-xyloseFL
spicy
 pepper tree berry oilFL/FR
sulfurous
 diphenyl disulfideFL
waxy
 octyl acetateFL/FR
woody
4-ethyl guaiacolFL/FR
 
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 caramelFL
 smokeFL
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Synonyms:
 benzyl disulphide
alpha-(benzyl dithio) toluene
alpha-benzyl dithiotoluene
 benzyldisulfanylmethylbenzene
a-(benzyldithio)toluene
 di(phenyl methyl) disulfide
 di(phenylmethyl) disulfide
 di(phenylmethyl)disulfide
 dibenzyl disulfide
 dibenzyl disulphide
 dibenzyldisulfide
 diphenyl methyl disulfide
1,4-diphenyl-1,2,3-dithiobutane
1,4-diphenyl-2,3-dithiabutane
1,4-diphenyl-2,3-dithiobutane
 diphenylmethyl disulfide
1,1'-[disulfanediylbis(methylene)]dibenzene
1,1'-(disulfanediyldimethanediyl)dibenzene
 disulfide, bis(phenylmethyl)
 disulfide, dibenzyl
1,1'-[dithiobis(methylene)]dibenzene
bis(phenyl methyl) disulfide
bis(phenylmethyl) disulfide
 phenylmethyldisulfanylmethylbenzene
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PubMed: Sulfur-doped porous reduced graphene oxide hollow nanosphere frameworks as metal-free electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction and as supercapacitor electrode materials.
PubMed: Organometallic synthesis, structure determination, shape evolution, and formation mechanism of hexapod-like ternary PbSe(x)S(1-x) nanostructures with tunable compositions.
PubMed: A Petiveria alliacea standardized fraction induces breast adenocarcinoma cell death by modulating glycolytic metabolism.
PubMed: Fluxional cyclic seleninate ester: NMR and computational studies, glutathione peroxidase-like behavior, and unexpected rearrangement.
PubMed: Simultaneous liquid-liquid extraction of dibenzyl disulfide, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, and 1,2,3-benzotriazole from power transformer oil prior to GC and HPLC determination.
PubMed: Functional groups and sulfur K-edge XANES spectra: divalent sulfur and disulfides.
PubMed: A fragment-based approach to probing adenosine recognition sites by using dynamic combinatorial chemistry.
PubMed: [Determination of bis (p-fluorobenzyl) trisulfide and bis (p-fluoro-benzyl) disulfide in lungs of rat by HPLC].
PubMed: Antioxidant activity of the new thiosulfinate derivative, S-benzyl phenylmethanethiosulfinate, from Petiveria alliacea L.
PubMed: Patch testing with components of water-based metalworking fluids: results of a multicentre study with a second series.
PubMed: Aromatic derivatives and tellurium analogues of cyclic seleninate esters and spirodioxyselenuranes that act as glutathione peroxidase mimetics.
PubMed: Synthesis of radioiodine labeled dibenzyl disulfide for evaluation of tumor cell uptake.
PubMed: Diselenides and allyl selenides as glutathione peroxidase mimetics. Remarkable activity of cyclic seleninates produced in situ by the oxidation of allyl omega-hydroxyalkyl selenides.
PubMed: Sulfur compounds reduce potato toxins during extrusion cooking.
PubMed: Fungal cleavage of thioether bond found in Yperite.
PubMed: Degradation of organic sulfur compounds by a coal-solubilizing fungus.
PubMed: Acetyl benzyl disulfide.
PubMed: Chemical transformation of S-benzyl O-ethyl phenylphosphonothiolate (Inezin) by ultraviolet light.
PubMed: Alteration of O,O-dimethyl S-[alpha-(carboethoxy)benzyl] phosphorodithioate (phenthoate) in citrus, water, and upon exposure to air and sunlight.
PubMed: Movement and metabolism of S-benzyl O,O-diisopropyl phosphorothiolate (Kitazin P) and O-ethyl S,S-diphenyl phosphorodithiolate (edifenphos) in various types of soils.
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