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Flavouring	spiro[2,4-Dithia-1-methyl-8-oxabicyclo(3.3.0)octane-3,3'-(1'-oxa-2'-methyl)-cyclopentane]
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	spiro[2,4-Dithia-1-methyl-8-oxabicyclo(3.3.0)octane-3,3'-(1'-oxa-2'-methyl)-cyclopentane]
JECFA number	1296
CAS number	38325-25-6
FEMA number	3270
COE number
FLAVIS number	15.007
Molecular weight	232.36
Chemical formula	C10H16O2S2
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	135-140° (3 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.559-1.565
Specific gravity	1.200-1.208
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR IR MS
Spectrum