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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Furfuryl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
Synonym(s) 3-[2-Furanylmethyl)dithio]-2-methylfuran;(2-Methyl-3-furyl)furfuryl disulfide;2-Methyl-3-[(2-furanylmethyl)-dithio]furan;3-(Furfuryldithio)-2-ethylfuran
Latest JECFA evaluation 2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Furfuryl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
JECFA number 1524
CAS number 109537-55-5
FEMA number 4119
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Molecular weight 226.32
Chemical formula C10H10O2S2
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Strong, sulfurous aroma
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in pentane, diethyl ether
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 294°
Assay min % 90%
Acid value max 3
Refractive index 1.581-1.587
Specific gravity 1.277-1.283
Other requirements SC: 6-7% Di-(2-methyl-3-furyl) disulfide
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