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CAS number :

75-18-3

EINECS number :

200-846-2

FEMA number :

2746

JECFA number :

452

FLAVIS number :

12.006

Volatility :

Head

Appearance :

Colorless liquid

Price Range :

€€€

Stability :

Stable in perfumes and diverse functional bases

Density :

0.846

Molecular formula :

C₂H₆S

Molecular Weight :

62.13 g/mol

Flash Point :

-32.8°F (-36°C)

Log P :

0.84

Fusion Point :

-98°C (-144.4°F)

Boiling Point :

100.4°F (38°C)

Detection Threshold :

Between 0.3 and 10 ppb according to people

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Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Synthesis route :

The synthesis of Dimethyl Sulfide consists of a single step: reacting two molar equivalents of bromomethane with one and a half equivalent of sodium sulfide, in a hydroalcoholic and hot medium.

Synthesis precursor :

Dimethyl Sulfide is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Isomerism :

Dimethyl Sulfide does not have any isomer used in perfumery.

Natural availability :

Dimethyl Sulfide is present in many foods consumed daily, but its synthetic version in most often used in perfumery.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

For more information on allergens used in perfumery, please consult our article about allergens

IFRA :

This ingredient is not restricted

Maximum usage according to the product category :
Ingredients containing
Ingredient Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

Skin contact products	Non skin contact products
Leave on products	Rinse off products

List of natural ingredients containing the material presented here
Ingredient Name	Botanical Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

Maximum usage according to the product category :
Ingredients containing
Ingredient Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

List of natural ingredients containing the material presented here
Ingredient Name	Botanical Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
To find out the specificities of each category and the ingredients prohibited by IFRA, click article about l'IFRA
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Uses in perfumery :

Dimethyl Sulfide is used in small quantities in exotic and red fruits, woody, green and eau fraiche notes. In low quantity, it brings a juicy and acidic effect to fruity notes, but an onion facet if overdosed.

Other names :

methylsulfanylmethane, dimethyl monosulfide, dimethyl sulphyde, dimethyl thioether, DMS, exact-S, methane thiomethane, methyl monosulfide, methyl sulfide, methyl thioether, methylsulfanylmethane, 2-thiapropane, thiobismethane, 2-thiopropane

Other comments :

Data not available.

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Exploring the branches of scent

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Synthesis route :

The synthesis of Dimethyl Sulfide consists of a single step: reacting two molar equivalents of bromomethane with one and a half equivalent of sodium sulfide, in a hydroalcoholic and hot medium.

Synthesis precursor :

Dimethyl Sulfide is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Isomerism :

Dimethyl Sulfide does not have any isomer used in perfumery.

Natural availability :

Dimethyl Sulfide is present in many foods consumed daily, but its synthetic version in most often used in perfumery.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

Annexe I :

Restriction type :

Cause of restriction :

Amendment :

Comments :

Quantitative usage limits :

Annexe I :

Annexe I :

Restriction type :

Cause of restriction :

Amendment :

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Annexe I :