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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Methyl propyl disulfide |
| Synonym(s) |
Methyl n-propyl disulfide
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Methyl propyl disulfide
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| JECFA number |
565 |
| CAS number |
2179-60-4
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| FEMA number |
3201
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| COE number |
585
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
122.24 |
| Chemical formula |
C4H10S2
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| Physical form/odour |
pale yellowish mobile liquid with powerful, penetratating, sulfuraceous-herbaceous, oniony odour |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethyl alcohol and oil |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
69-71 (43 mm Hg); 40-41 (9 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.508-1.518 |
| Specific gravity |
0.990-0.999 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/565.gif
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