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Flavouring	Diethyl disulfide
Synonym(s)	3,4-Dithiahexane Ethyl disulfide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	Diethyl disulfide
JECFA number	1699
CAS number	110-81-6
FEMA number	4093
COE number	533
FLAVIS number	12.012
Molecular weight	122.26
Chemical formula	C₄H₁₀S₂
Physical form/odour	Colourless to yellowish liquid; Onion/cabbage odour
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	151-152°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.502-1.508
Specific gravity	0.990-0.996
Other requirements	-
ID Test	IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1699-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1699-ms.gif

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