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Flavouring	2,6-Dimethyl(thiophenol)
Synonym(s)	2,5-Xylenethiol
Latest JECFA evaluation	1999 (Session 53)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	2,6-Dimethylbenzenthiol
JECFA number	530
CAS number	118-72-9
FEMA number	3666
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	138.23
Chemical formula	C₈H₁₀S
Physical form/odour	colourless to yellow liquid with strong odour
Solubility	slightly soluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	-
Boiling point (°C)	87
Assay min %	97
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.527-1.531
Specific gravity	1.044 (d20/4)
Other requirements	-
ID Test	IR, HNMR, MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/530-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/530-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/530-ms.gif

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