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Flavouring Allyl disulfide
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Diallyl disulfide
JECFA number 572
CAS number 2179-57-9  
FEMA number 2028
COE number 485
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 146.27 
Chemical formula C6H10S2  
Physical form/odour pale yellow liquid with odour of garlic; lacrymator 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in common organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 79 (16 mm Hg)
Assay min % 80 (min. 95% allyl disulfide + allyl sulfide + allyl mercaptan)
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.537-1.551
Specific gravity 0.998-1.015
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/572.gif



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