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Flavouring Propenyl propyl disulfide
Synonym(s) Propyl propenyl disulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Propenyl propyl disulfide
JECFA number 570
CAS number 5905-46-4  
FEMA number 3227
COE number 11699
FLAVIS number 12.044  
Molecular weight 148.28 
Chemical formula C6H12S2  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid with odour of cooked onions 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 78-80 (13 mm Hg)
Assay min % 92 (mixture of cis and trans)
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.522-1.532
Specific gravity 0.972-0.978
Other requirements SC: dipropyl disulfide
ID Test HNMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/570-hnmr.gif



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