Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
1,6-Hexanedithiol |
Synonym(s) |
Hexamethlyene dimercaptan;1,6-Dimercaptohexane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1,6-Hexanedithiol |
JECFA number |
540 |
CAS number |
1191-43-1 |
FEMA number |
3495 |
COE number |
11486 |
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Molecular weight |
150.3 |
Chemical formula |
C6H14S2 |
Physical form/odour |
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Solubility |
insoluble in water; miscible in fat |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
242-243°; 118-119° (15 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% +2% 1,2-dithiacyclo-octane as equilibrium mix |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.511-1.5140 |
Specific gravity |
0.983-0.995 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR, IR |
Spectrum |
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