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Flavouring	Furfuryl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
Synonym(s)	3-[2-Furanylmethyl)dithio]-2-methylfuran;(2-Methyl-3-furyl)furfuryl disulfide;2-Methyl-3-[(2-furanylmethyl)-dithio]furan;3-(Furfuryldithio)-2-ethylfuran
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Furfuryl 2-methyl-3-furyl disulfide
JECFA number	1524
CAS number	109537-55-5
FEMA number	4119
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	226.32
Chemical formula	C10H10O2S2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Strong, sulfurous aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; Soluble in pentane, diethyl ether
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	294°
Assay min %	90%
Acid value max	3
Refractive index	1.581-1.587
Specific gravity	1.277-1.283
Other requirements	SC: 6-7% Di-(2-methyl-3-furyl) disulfide
ID Test	HNMR IR
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