Methyl phenyl sulfide
Agent Name
Methyl phenyl sulfide
CAS Number
100-68-5
Formula
C7-H8-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(Methylthio)benzene; Anisole, thio-; Methyl phenyl sulphide; Methyl phenyl thioether; Methyl phenylsulfide; Methylphenylsulfide; Phenyl methyl sulfide; Phenylthiomethane; Thioanisol; Thioanisole; Benzene, (methylthio)-; Sulfide, methyl phenyl (6CI,8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid with a stench; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Benzyl methyl sulfide."
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