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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Ethane-1,1-dithiol |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Ethan-1,1-dithiol
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| JECFA number |
1660 |
| CAS number |
69382-62-3
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| FEMA number |
4111
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
94.2 |
| Chemical formula |
C2H6S2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Meaty, roasted aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
Product distils at 71-78° |
| Assay min % |
1%; see 'Other requirements' |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.369-1.375 |
| Specific gravity |
0.829-0.833 |
| Other requirements |
Product is a 1% solution of ethane-1,1-dithiol, purity 99% min, in ethanol |
| ID Test |
HNMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1660-hnmr.gif
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