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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Ethyl 2-(methyldithio)propionate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Ethyl 2-(methyldithio)propionate
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| JECFA number |
581 |
| CAS number |
23747-43-5
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| FEMA number |
3834
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
180.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O2S2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohols and oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
105 (12 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.490-1.500 |
| Specific gravity |
1.090-1.120 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/581.gif
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