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Flavouring Diallyl trisulfide
Synonym(s) Allyl trisulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Diallyl trisulfide
JECFA number 587
CAS number 2050-87-5  
FEMA number 3265
COE number 486
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 178.33 
Chemical formula C6H10S3  
Physical form/odour yellow liquid with disagreeable odour 
Solubility insoluble in water and alcohol; miscible with ether 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 112-120 (16 mm Hg) 95-97 (5 mm Hg); 70 (1.0 mm Hg)
Assay min % 65 (min. 95% allyl di-, tri- and tetra-sulfides)
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.600-1.620
Specific gravity 1.135-1.170
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/587.gif



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