Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,4,6-Trimethyldihydro-4H-1,3,5-dithiazine
Synonym(s)	Thialdine;2,4,6-Trimethyldihydro-1,3,5-dithiazine
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Dihydro-2,4,6-trimethyl-4H-1,3,5-dithiazine
JECFA number	1049
CAS number	638-17-5
FEMA number	4018
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	163.3
Chemical formula	C6H13NS2
Physical form/odour	Light brown crystalline solid; roasted, meaty odour
Solubility	Insoluble in water, heptane, triacetin
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. 48°
ID Test	MS IR NMR
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