Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Dipropyl 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 |
Dipropyl trisulfide |
JECFA number |
585 |
CAS number |
6028-61-1 |
FEMA number |
3276 |
COE number |
726 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
182.36 |
Chemical formula |
C6H14S3 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with powerful, diffusive garlic-like odour |
Solubility |
almost insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
98° (4mm Hg); 93° (6 mm Hg); 86-89° (1.5 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
99% (including up to 15% dipropyl disulfide) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.542-1.590 |
Specific gravity |
0.952 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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