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Flavouring	Diethyl trisulfide
Synonym(s)	3,4,5-Trithiaheptane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	Diethyl trisulfide
JECFA number	1701
CAS number	3600-24-6
FEMA number	4029
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	12.114
Molecular weight	154.32
Chemical formula	C₄H₁₀S₃
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless or pale yellow liquid; Powerful sulfureous aroma
Solubility	Soluble in non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	216-218°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.556-1.560
Specific gravity	1.121-1.231 (20°)
Other requirements	-
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1701-cnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1701-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1701-ms.gif

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