Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,5-Dithiahexane |
Synonym(s) |
1,2-bis(Methylthio)ethane;1,2-bis(Methylmercapto)ethane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,5-Dithiahexane |
JECFA number |
1707 |
CAS number |
6628-18-8 |
FEMA number |
4298 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
122.26 |
Chemical formula |
C4H10S2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear, colourless or pale yellow liquid; Dairy aroma with sulfureous note |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
178-179° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.526-1.533 |
Specific gravity |
1.039-1.049 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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