Flavoring Agent · CAS 14173-25-2
Methyl Phenyl Disulfide
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Methyl Phenyl Disulfide is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Methyl Phenyl Disulfide is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Methyl Phenyl Disulfide: no OFF product match; CAS 14173-25-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 14173-25-2 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Methyl Phenyl Disulfide?
Methyl Phenyl Disulfide (CAS 14173-25-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant":.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Methyl Phenyl Disulfide
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Phenyl Disulfide safe to consume?
Methyl Phenyl Disulfide scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 14173-25-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Methyl Phenyl Disulfide used for in food?
Methyl Phenyl Disulfide (CAS 14173-25-2) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant": (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.