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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-2-(methyldithio)propanal |
| Synonym(s) |
2-(Methydithio) isobutylraldehyde
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-2-(methyldithio)propanal
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| JECFA number |
580 |
| CAS number |
67952-60-7
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| FEMA number |
3866
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
150.27 |
| Chemical formula |
C5H10OS2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water;soluble in alcohol and oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
46 (1 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.512-1.522 |
| Specific gravity |
1.095-1.100 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/580.gif
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