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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Dimethyl trisulfide |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Dimethyl trisulfide |
| JECFA number |
582 |
| CAS number |
3658-80-8 |
| FEMA number |
3275 |
| COE number |
539 |
| FLAVIS number |
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| Molecular weight |
126.26 |
| Chemical formula |
C2H6S3 |
| Physical form/odour |
pale yellow liquid with powerful odour |
| Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohols, propylene glycol and oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
165-170°; 41° (6 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.595-1.605 |
| Specific gravity |
1.195-1.210 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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