Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3,6-Diethyl-1,2,4,5-tetrathiane, mixture with 3,5-diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
Mixture of 3,6-Diethyl-1,2,4,5-tetrathiane and 3,5-diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane |
JECFA number |
1687 |
CAS number |
54717-12-3;54644-28-9 |
FEMA number |
4094 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
12.274 |
Molecular weight |
212.43 |
Chemical formula |
C6H12S4 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear, colourless liquid; Cooked brown and roasted aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
64-70° (1 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
Product is a 1% solution of a mixture of the named components, purity 95% min, in vegetable oil. Molecular weight refers to C6H12S4. |
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HNMR |
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