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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
1,4-Dithiane |
| Synonym(s) |
Diethylene disulfide
1,4-Dithiacyclohexane
p-Dithiane
Tetrahydro-1,4-dithiin
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
1,4-Dithiane
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| JECFA number |
456 |
| CAS number |
505-29-3
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| FEMA number |
3831
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
120.24 |
| Chemical formula |
C4H8S2
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| Physical form/odour |
white to off-white crystals |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in hot water;soluble in hot alcohol, oil |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
199-200 |
| Assay min % |
97 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
Melting point: 110-112° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/456.gif
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