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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
bis(2-Methyl-3-furyl) disulfide |
| Synonym(s) |
3,3'-Dithio-2,2'-dimethyldifuran
3,3'-Dithio-bis(2-methylfuran)
2-Methyl-3-furyl disulfide
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
bis(2-Methyl-3-furyl) disulfide
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| JECFA number |
1066 |
| CAS number |
28588-75-2
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| FEMA number |
3259
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| COE number |
723
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
226.31 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H10O2S2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; roast, meaty aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water,soluble in organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
84-85° (0.3mmHg) |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.572-1.583 |
| Specific gravity |
1.146-1.154 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1066.gif
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