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Flavouring Diisopropyl trisulfide
Synonym(s) 2,6-Dimethyl-3,4,5-trithiaheptane
Isopropyl trisulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name bis(1-Methylethyl)trisulfide
JECFA number 1300
CAS number 5943-34-0  
FEMA number 3968
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 182.4 
Chemical formula C6H14S3  
Physical form/odour Clear colourless to slightly yellowish liquid; sulfurous garlic-like aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; 1% soluble in heptane; soluble in triacetin 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 107-108° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.441-1.445
Specific gravity 1.134-1.140
Other requirements supplied as a 1-2% solution in triacetin
ID Test CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1300-cnmr.gif
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