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dimethyl sulfide

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Description

Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a colorless, flammable, volatile organic sulfur compound with a strong, unpleasant odor reminiscent of cooked cabbage. It is a natural product found in the environment, mainly produced by marine algae and phytoplankton through the breakdown of dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP). DMS is a significant contributor to the global sulfur cycle and plays a role in cloud formation, influencing Earth's climate. It is also a key component of the marine aerosol, which can affect air quality and human health. DMS is used as a precursor for the synthesis of other sulfur compounds, including methyl mercaptan and dimethyl disulfide. Research on DMS focuses on its role in climate change, marine ecosystems, and its potential as a biofuel.'

dimethyl sulfide: structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

dimethyl sulfide : A methyl sulfide in which the sulfur atom is substituted by two methyl groups. It is produced naturally by some marine algae. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

methyl sulfide : Any aliphatic sulfide in which at least one of the organyl groups attached to the sulfur is a methyl group. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID1068
CHEMBL ID15580
CHEBI ID17437
MeSH IDM0045949

Synonyms (86)

Synonym
AKOS009031411
methylthiomethyl radical
31533-72-9
(methylsulfanyl)methane
CHEBI:17437 ,
dimethyl sulphide
[sme2]
2-thiapropane
methylthiomethane
2-thiopropane
thiobismethane
dimethylsulfid [czech]
dimethyl thioether
methyl sulphide
einecs 200-846-2
brn 1696847
dimethylsulphide
fema no. 2746
thiobis(methane)
sulfure de methyle [french]
dimethyl sulfide [un1164] [flammable liquid]
methyl monosulfide
ai3-25274
dimethyl monosulfide
hsdb 356
un1164
dimethyl sulfide (natural)
methanethiomethane
exact-s
dimethyl sulfide, anhydrous, >=99.0%
inchi=1/c2h6s/c1-3-2/h1-2h
methane, thiobis-
methyl thioether
C00580
dimethyl sulfide
methyl sulfide
75-18-3
dimethyl sulfide, natural, >=99%, fcc, fg
dimethyl sulfide, redistilled, >=99%, fcc, fg
dimethyl sulfide, >=99%, fcc
reduced dimethyl sulfoxide
dimethylsulfide
dimethyl sulfide, >=95.0% (gc)
dimethyl sulfide, >=99%
methylsulfanylmethane
CHEMBL15580
M0431
(methylthio)methane
A838342
methylsulfide
qs3j7o7l3u ,
unii-qs3j7o7l3u
dimethyl sulfide [un1164] [flammable liquid]
dimethylsulfid
ec 200-846-2
methane, 1,1'-thiobis-
4-01-00-01275 (beilstein handbook reference)
sulfure de methyle
methyl sulfide [fhfi]
dimethyl sulfide [hsdb]
dimethyl sulfide [fcc]
dimethyl sulfide [mi]
(methylsulfanyl)methane #
un 1164
sulfide, methyl-
me2s
(ch3)2s
dimethylsulfane
methylsulphide
(me)2s
s(ch3)2
sme2
di-methylsulfide
Q-100810
mfcd00008562
DTXSID9026398
STL481894
dimethyl sulfide, analytical standard
dimethyl sulfide, puriss., >=99.0% (gc)
reduced-dmso
thiopropane
dimethyl sulfoxide(reduced)
dimethyl sulfide, 98%
Q423133
thiobis-methane
dimethyl sulfane

Research Excerpts

Overview

Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a small sulfur-containing impact odorant, imparting distinctive positive and / or negative characters to food and beverages. It is an anti-greenhouse gas, plays multiple roles in aquatic ecosystems, and contributes to the global sulfur cycle.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a sulfur containing volatile that enhances general fruity aroma and imparts aromatic notes in wine. "( Genetic bases for the metabolism of the DMS precursor S-methylmethionine by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Camarasa, C; Daran, JM; Dequin, S; Eder, M; Legras, JL; Sanchez, I, 2022
)
2.16
"Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a typical odorant contributing a cooked corn-like odor to tea (Camellia sinensis). "( Formation of dimethyl sulfide from the decomposition of S-methylmethionine in tea (Camellia sinensis) during manufacturing process and infusion brewing.
Li, M; Wan, X; Wang, H; Wang, J; Xue, M; Yao, X; Yu, J; Zhai, X; Zhang, L, 2022
)
2.53
"Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a small sulfur-containing impact odorant, imparting distinctive positive and / or negative characters to food and beverages. "( A new analytical method to measure S-methyl-l-methionine in grape juice reveals the influence of yeast on dimethyl sulfide production during fermentation.
Barker, D; Deed, RC; Fedrizzi, B; Herbst-Johnstone, M; Miskelly, GM; Pilkington, LI, 2019
)
2.17
"Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a metabolite of DMSO secreted through patients' breath after PBSC infusion."( [Efficacy of photocatalytic air purifiers in reducing dimethyl sulfide malodor following cryopreserved peripheral blood stem cell infusion].
Abe, R; Kato, J; Koda, Y; Mori, T; Sakurai, M; Shiroshita, K; Yamane, Y, 2020
)
1.53
"Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) serves as an anti-greenhouse gas, plays multiple roles in aquatic ecosystems, and contributes to the global sulfur cycle. "( Bayesian change point quantile regression approach to enhance the understanding of shifting phytoplankton-dimethyl sulfide relationships in aquatic ecosystems.
Liang, Z; Liu, Y; Wagner, T; Xu, Y, 2021
)
2.28
"As dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a reliable marker for meat freshness, sensitive and selective DMS sensors are of great interest."( Bimetallic-based food sensors for meat spoilage: Effects of the accepting metallic unit in Fe(II)CNM
Chow, CF, 2019
)
1.03
"Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a ubiquitous marine trace gas that acts as a bioactive compound by eliciting foraging behavior in a range of marine taxa including the copepod Temora longicornis."( Effect of grazing-mediated dimethyl sulfide (DMS) production on the swimming behavior of the copepod Calanus helgolandicus.
Bode, NW; Breckels, MN; Codling, EA; Steinke, M, 2013
)
1.41
"Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a climatically active gas released into the atmosphere from oceans. "( Pyrosequencing revealed SAR116 clade as dominant dddP-containing bacteria in oligotrophic NW Pacific Ocean.
An, SM; Cho, JC; Choi, DH; Jeon, D; Kim, D; Lee, JH; Lee, K; Noh, JH; Park, KT, 2015
)
1.86
"Dimethyl sulfide is a neutral molecule and exists only in the free form."( Measurement and biological significance of the volatile sulfur compounds hydrogen sulfide, methanethiol and dimethyl sulfide in various biological matrices.
Tangerman, A, 2009
)
1.29
"DMS (dimethyl sulfide) is an important beer flavor compound which is derived either from the beer wort production process or via the brewing yeast metabolism. "( The level of MXR1 gene expression in brewing yeast during beer fermentation is a major determinant for the concentration of dimethyl sulfide in beer.
Bech, LM; Bruun, SV; Gjermansen, C; Hansen, J, 2002
)
1.04
"Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a key compound in global sulfur and carbon cycles. "( Structural and regulatory genes required to make the gas dimethyl sulfide in bacteria.
Bond, PL; Curson, AR; Johnston, AW; Li, YG; Malin, G; Rogers, R; Steinke, M; Sun, L; Todd, JD; Wexler, M, 2007
)
2.03
"Dimethyl sulfide (DMS) is a sulfur compound of importance for the organoleptic properties of beer, especially some lager beers. "( Inactivation of MXR1 abolishes formation of dimethyl sulfide from dimethyl sulfoxide in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Hansen, J, 1999
)
2.01

Effects

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"Dimethyl sulfide has been studied in the context of global climate regulation and is an established foraging cue for marine top predators."( Evidence that dimethyl sulfide facilitates a tritrophic mutualism between marine primary producers and top predators.
Nevitt, GA; Savoca, MS, 2014
)
1.48

Compound-Compound Interactions

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Tongue cleaning with tooth & tongue gel in combination with other oral hygiene procedures is a promising approach to control halitosis."( Short term clinical efficacy of new meridol HALITOSIS tooth & tongue gel in combination with a tongue cleaner to reduce oral malodor.
Himmelmann, A; Krause, C; Wilhelm, D; Wilhelm, KP, 2013
)
0.39

Bioavailability

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" The absorption rate of MM is much faster than that of HS-."( Quantification and reduction of organic sulfur compound formation in a commercial wood pulping process.
Chai, XS; Li, J; Luo, Q; Pan, XJ; Zhu, JY, 2002
)
0.31

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The dose-response curves were similar for the two staphylinids."( Identification of a widespread monomolecular odor differentially attractive to several Delia radicum ground-dwelling predators in the field.
Auger, J; Bagnères, AG; Christides, JP; Cortesero, AM; Delattre, T; Dugravot, S; Ferry, A; Poinsot, D, 2007
)
0.34
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (5)

RoleDescription
bacterial xenobiotic metaboliteAny bacterial metabolite produced by metabolism of a xenobiotic compound in bacteria.
marine metaboliteAny metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in marine macro- and microorganisms.
EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitorAn EC 3.5.1.* (non-peptide linear amide C-N hydrolase) inhibitor that interferes with the action of amidase (EC 3.5.1.4).
algal metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in algae including unicellular organisms like chlorella and diatoms to multicellular organisms like giant kelps and brown algae.
Escherichia coli metaboliteAny bacterial metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in Escherichia coli.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
aliphatic sulfide
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (17)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
Dimethyl Sulfoxide Electron Transfer2210
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate degradation I (cleavage)04
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate degradation II (cleavage)17
dimethylsulfoniopropanoate degradation I (cleavage)37
superpathway of dimethylsulfoniopropanoate degradation616
dimethyl sulfoxide degradation06
dimethyl sulfide biosynthesis from methionine210
methanogenesis from dimethylsulfide27
superpathway of dimethylsulfone degradation219
folate transformations I2241
dimethyl sulfide degradation I217
dimethyl sulfide degradation III (oxidation)36
dimethyl sulfide degradation II (oxidation)814
hydrogen to dimethyl sulfoxide electron transfer1015
formate to dimethyl sulfoxide electron transfer914
NADH to dimethyl sulfoxide electron transfer168
folate transformations1219
respiration (anaerobic)-- electron acceptors reaction list021

Bioassays (3)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID237685Lipophilicity determined as logarithm of the partition coefficient in the alkane/water system2005Journal of medicinal chemistry, May-05, Volume: 48, Issue:9
Calculating virtual log P in the alkane/water system (log P(N)(alk)) and its derived parameters deltalog P(N)(oct-alk) and log D(pH)(alk).
AID19262Aqueous solubility2000Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Jun-05, Volume: 10, Issue:11
Prediction of drug solubility from Monte Carlo simulations.
AID603957Octanol-water partition coefficient, log P of the compound2008European journal of medicinal chemistry, Apr, Volume: 43, Issue:4
QSPR modeling of octanol/water partition coefficient for vitamins by optimal descriptors calculated with SMILES.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (512)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199030 (5.86)18.7374
1990's40 (7.81)18.2507
2000's171 (33.40)29.6817
2010's224 (43.75)24.3611
2020's47 (9.18)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 60.42

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index60.42 (24.57)
Research Supply Index6.28 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.02 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index146.81 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.89 (0.95)

This Compound (60.42)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials7 (1.34%)5.53%
Reviews25 (4.77%)6.00%
Case Studies4 (0.76%)4.05%
Observational1 (0.19%)0.25%
Other487 (92.94%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]