Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Amyl methyl disulfide
Synonym(s)	1-Methyldisulfanyl-pentane;2,3-Dithiaoctane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Pentyl methyl disulfide
JECFA number	1697
CAS number	72437-68-4
FEMA number	4025
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.253
Molecular weight	150.31
Chemical formula	C6H14S2
Physical form/odour	Clear, pale yellow liquid; Sulfureous aroma
Solubility	Soluble in non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	198-202°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.485-1.495
Specific gravity	0.943-0.953 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum