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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
bis(Methylthio)methane |
| Synonym(s) |
2,4-Dithiapentane
Formaldehyde dimethyl dithioacetal
Formaldehyde dimethyl mercaptal
Bis(methyl mercapto) methane
Methylene bis(methyl sulfide)
Thioformaldehyde dimethyl acetal
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Bis(methylthio)methane
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| JECFA number |
533 |
| CAS number |
1618-26-4
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| FEMA number |
3878
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
108.22 |
| Chemical formula |
C3H8S2
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| Physical form/odour |
pale yellow, oily liquid with an odour of fresh mustard |
| Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohols and oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
193 |
| Assay min % |
99 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.530-1.538 |
| Specific gravity |
0.959-1.059 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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