4-(Methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone

Independent reference data for 4-(Methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone (CAS 23550-40-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

23550-40-5; 4-Methylthio-4-methyl-2-pentanone; 2-Pentanone, 4-methyl-4-(methylthio)-; 4-Methyl-4-(methylthio)-2-pentanone; 4-Methyl-4-(methylthio)pentan-2-one; cassis pentanone; FEMA No. 3376; 4-(Methylthio)-4-methyl-2-pentanone; 4-methyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)pentan-2-one; EINECS 245-727-6; G69HK72Q3Y; 4-Methylmercapto-4-methylpentan-2-one; DTXSID0066905; 4-METHYLTHIO-4-METHYL-2-PENTANONE [FHFI]; RefChem:525292; DTXCID5036894

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Green No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	90.2% (110 / 122)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	90.2% (110 / 122)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 90.2% (110 of 122) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 110 of 122 companies (only 9.8% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

4-Methyl-4-(methylthio)pentan-2-one · CAS 23550-40-5 · C7H14OS. UNII G69HK72Q3Y. Boiling Point: 78.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 84 °C (12 mm Hg); 78 °C (15 mm Hg); Density: 0.964.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.