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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane |
| Synonym(s) |
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihdroxy-p-dithiane
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-dithiane
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| JECFA number |
562 |
| CAS number |
55704-78-4
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| FEMA number |
3450
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| COE number |
2322
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
180.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O2S2
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| Physical form/odour |
white crystalline solid |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
- |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
- |
| Specific gravity |
- |
| Other requirements |
mp: 183° |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/562.gif
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