Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Diisopentyl thiomalate |
Synonym(s) |
Diisoamyl thiomalate;bis(3-Methylbutyl)mercaptosuccinate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Di(3-methylbutyl) but-2(cis)-enebis(thioate) |
JECFA number |
1672 |
CAS number |
68084-03-7 |
FEMA number |
4096 |
COE number |
11454 |
FLAVIS number |
12.108 |
Molecular weight |
290.42 |
Chemical formula |
C14H26O4S |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to yellow liquid; Fruity, onion odour |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
140-150° |
Assay min % |
94% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.453-1.459 |
Specific gravity |
1.006-1.013 |
Other requirements |
Also contains 2-3% diisopentyl thiotartronate |
ID Test |
CNMR HNMR |
Spectrum |


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