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DIMETHYL SULPHIDE

Dimethyl sulphide

DIMETHYL SULPHIDE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 75-18-3
CAS 75-18-3PubChem CID 1068

Dimethyl Sulfide

Dimethyl sulfide appears as a clear colorless to straw colored liquid with a disagreeable odor. Flash point less than 0 °F. Less dense than water and slightly soluble in water. Vapors are heavier than air. CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
methylsulfanylmethane
Molecular formula
C2H6S
Molecular weight
62.14 g/mol
Exact mass
62.01902136 Da
XLogP3
0.9
Topological polar surface area
25.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Methyl sulfideMethane, thiobis-Methyl thioetherdimethyl sulphidedimethylsulfide2-ThiapropaneDimethyl thioetherDimethylsulphide
16 more reported names
MethylthiomethaneMethyl sulphideDimethylsulfidThiobismethane(Methylsulfanyl)methaneMethyl monosulfideDimethyl monosulfide2-ThiopropaneMethanethiomethaneThiobis(methane)Sulfure de methyleFEMA No. 2746QS3J7O7L3UCHEBI:17437RefChem:588324200-846-2
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for DIMETHYL SULPHIDE

INCI name

DIMETHYL SULPHIDE

Description

Dimethyl sulphide

Record provenance

Inventory reference
39250
Imported identity
DIMETHYL SULPHIDE
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

11 external databases to check this identity in

How DIMETHYL SULPHIDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIMETHYL SULPHIDE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIMETHYL SULPHIDE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

DIMETHYL SULPHIDE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, DIMETHYL SULPHIDE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 75-18-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for DIMETHYL SULPHIDE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for DIMETHYL SULPHIDE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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