Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Diethyl trisulfide
Synonym(s)	3,4,5-Trithiaheptane
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Diethyl trisulfide
JECFA number	1701
CAS number	3600-24-6
FEMA number	4029
COE number
FLAVIS number	12.114
Molecular weight	154.32
Chemical formula	C4H10S3
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless or pale yellow liquid; Powerful sulfureous aroma
Solubility	Soluble in non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	216-218°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.556-1.560
Specific gravity	1.121-1.231 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum