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Flavouring Dicyclohexyl disulfide
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Dicyclohexyl disulfide
JECFA number 575
CAS number 2550-40-5  
FEMA number 3448
COE number 2320
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 230.43 
Chemical formula C12H22S2  
Physical form/odour -
Solubility insoluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol; soluble in fat 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 162-163 (6 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.543-1.553
Specific gravity 1.042-1.049
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/575.gif



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