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Flavouring Trithioacetone
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2,2,4,4,6,6-Hexamethyl-1,3,5-trithiane
JECFA number 543
CAS number 828-26-2  
FEMA number 3475
COE number 2334
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 222.42 
Chemical formula C9H18S3  
Physical form/odour -
Solubility insoluble in water; miscible in oils 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 78.5 (0.5 mm Hg)
Assay min % 99
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.537-1.545
Specific gravity 1.062-1.068
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR, IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/543.gif



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