Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl propyl disulfide
Synonym(s)	1-Ethyldisulfanyl-propane;3,4-Dithiaheptane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Ethyl propyl disulfide
JECFA number	1694
CAS number	30453-31-7
FEMA number	4041
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.126
Molecular weight	136.28
Chemical formula	C5H12S2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless or pale yellow liquid; Sulfureous aroma
Solubility	Soluble in non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	179-181°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.483-1.493
Specific gravity	0.943-0.953
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum