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Flavouring Phenyl disulfide
Synonym(s) Phenyldithiobenzene
Latest JECFA evaluation 1999 (Session 53)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Diphenyl disulfide
JECFA number 578
CAS number 882-33-7  
FEMA number 3225
COE number 11757
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 218.33 
Chemical formula C12H10S2  
Physical form/odour orthorhombic needles 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, ether, carbon disulfide 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 310; 192 (15 mm Hg)
Assay min % 98
Acid value max -
Refractive index -
Specific gravity 1.353 (20°)
Other requirements Melting Pt.: 61-62°
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/578.gif



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