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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
bis(2-Methyl-3-furyl) tetrasulfide |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Methyl-3-furyl tetrasulfide
3.3'Tetrathio-bis(2-methylfuran)
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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) tetrasulfide
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| JECFA number |
1068 |
| CAS number |
28588-76-3
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| FEMA number |
3260
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| COE number |
724
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
290.43 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H10O2S4
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| Physical form/odour |
Clear yellow liquid; meaty aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; slighty soulble in fat |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Slightly soluble at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
142-147° (0.8 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
96 |
| Acid value max |
NA |
| Refractive index |
1.671-1.693 |
| Specific gravity |
1.366-1.378 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1068.gif
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