Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Diisoamyl disulfide |
Synonym(s) |
Diisopentyl disulfide;2,9-Dimethyl-5,6-dithiadecane;Isoamyl disulfide;Disulfide, bis(3-methylbutyl) |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1,2-diisopentyldisulfane |
JECFA number |
1930 |
CAS number |
55252 |
FEMA number |
4575 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
206.41 |
Chemical formula |
C10H22S2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid; Sweet oniony aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
245-247° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.481-1.491 |
Specific gravity |
0.912-0.922 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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