Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(+/-)-2,8-Epithio-cis-p-menthane |
Synonym(s) |
4,7,7-Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclo[3.2.1]octane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
2,8-Epithio-cis-p-menthane |
JECFA number |
1685 |
CAS number |
68398-18-5 |
FEMA number |
4108 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.120 |
Molecular weight |
170.32 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18S |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid; Earthy, citrus aroma with menthol-like undertones |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
80° (0.9 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
93% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.513-1.521 |
Specific gravity |
0.997-1.001 |
Other requirements |
Also contains 5-6% limonene |
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